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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.16, 613.14 and 322.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.16, 613.14 and 322.71 is: 483.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.16 : 613.14 = 322.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.16/613.14 = 322.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.16x = 613.14 × 322.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.16x = 197,866.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,866.41/409.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.59

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