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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.47, 614.54 and 327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.47, 614.54 and 327.78 is: 490.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.47 : 614.54 = 327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.47/614.54 = 327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.47x = 614.54 × 327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.47x = 201,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,432.90/410.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.74

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