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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.79, 614.07 and 323.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.79, 614.07 and 323.33 is: 484.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.79 : 614.07 = 323.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.79/614.07 = 323.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.79x = 614.07 × 323.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.79x = 198,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,544.18/409.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.51

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