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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.66, 616.41 and 329.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.66, 616.41 and 329.01 is: 492.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.66 : 616.41 = 329.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.66/616.41 = 329.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.66x = 616.41 × 329.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.66x = 202,806.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,806.21/411.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.66

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