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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.61, 615.13 and 323.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.61, 615.13 and 323.49 is: 484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.61 : 615.13 = 323.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.61/615.13 = 323.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.61x = 615.13 × 323.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.61x = 198,983.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,983.71/410.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.61

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