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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.03, 612.66 and 326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.03, 612.66 and 326.86 is: 489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.03 : 612.66 = 326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.03/612.66 = 326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.03x = 612.66 × 326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.03x = 200,254.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,254.05/409.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.58

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