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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.72, 613.16 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.72, 613.16 and 328.08 is: 492.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.72 : 613.16 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.72/613.16 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.72x = 613.16 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.72x = 201,165.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,165.53/408.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.18

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