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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.67, 613.01 and 327.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.67, 613.01 and 327.13 is: 490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.67 : 613.01 = 327.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.67/613.01 = 327.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.67x = 613.01 × 327.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.67x = 200,533.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,533.96/408.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.70

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