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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.26, 614.19 and 329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.26, 614.19 and 329.07 is: 493.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.26 : 614.19 = 329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.26/614.19 = 329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.26x = 614.19 × 329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.26x = 202,111.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,111.50/409.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.85

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