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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.54, 612.03 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.54, 612.03 and 326.44 is: 489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.54 : 612.03 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.54/612.03 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.54x = 612.03 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.54x = 199,789.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,789.54/408.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.03

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