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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.66, 611.94 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.66, 611.94 and 327.66 is: 490.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.66 : 611.94 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.66/611.94 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.66x = 611.94 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.66x = 200,508.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,508.26/408.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.65

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