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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.86, 614.72 and 328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.86, 614.72 and 328.26 is: 493.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.86 : 614.72 = 328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.86/614.72 = 328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.86x = 614.72 × 328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.86x = 201,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,787.99/408.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.54

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