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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.29, 611.70 and 327.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.29, 611.70 and 327.62 is: 490.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.29 : 611.70 = 327.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.29/611.70 = 327.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.29x = 611.70 × 327.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.29x = 200,402.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,402.10/408.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.84

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