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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.86, 615.48 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.86, 615.48 and 329.32 is: 493.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.86 : 615.48 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.86/615.48 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.86x = 615.48 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.86x = 202,689.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,689.87/410.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.33

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