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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.17, 613.77 and 327.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.17, 613.77 and 327.63 is: 491.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.17 : 613.77 = 327.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.17/613.77 = 327.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.17x = 613.77 × 327.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.17x = 201,089.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,089.47/409.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.46

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