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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.18, 612.94 and 327.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.18, 612.94 and 327.05 is: 489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.18 : 612.94 = 327.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.18/612.94 = 327.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.18x = 612.94 × 327.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.18x = 200,462.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,462.74/409.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.91

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