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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.46, 613.49 and 327.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.46, 613.49 and 327.42 is: 490.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.46 : 613.49 = 327.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.46/613.49 = 327.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.46x = 613.49 × 327.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.46x = 200,867.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,867.26/409.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.57

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