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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.99, 616.40 and 329.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.99, 616.40 and 329.39 is: 495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.99 : 616.40 = 329.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.99/616.40 = 329.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.99x = 616.40 × 329.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.99x = 203,034.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,034.35/409.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.22

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