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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.28, 613.12 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.28, 613.12 and 216.64 is: 324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.28 : 613.12 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.28/613.12 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.28x = 613.12 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.28x = 132,826.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,826.32/409.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.54

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