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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.87, 615.50 and 323.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.87, 615.50 and 323.74 is: 484.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.87 : 615.50 = 323.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.87/615.50 = 323.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.87x = 615.50 × 323.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.87x = 199,261.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,261.24/410.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.98

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