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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.66, 612.39 and 322.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.66, 612.39 and 322.21 is: 482.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.66 : 612.39 = 322.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.66/612.39 = 322.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.66x = 612.39 × 322.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.66x = 197,318.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,318.18/408.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.84

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