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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.29, 611.82 and 321.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.29, 611.82 and 321.83 is: 482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.29 : 611.82 = 321.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.29/611.82 = 321.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.29x = 611.82 × 321.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.29x = 196,901.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,901.27/408.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.26

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