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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.50, 617.46 and 329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.50, 617.46 and 329.72 is: 494.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.50 : 617.46 = 329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.50/617.46 = 329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.50x = 617.46 × 329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.50x = 203,588.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,588.91/411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.75

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