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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.90, 615.96 and 329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.90, 615.96 and 329.82 is: 493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.90 : 615.96 = 329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.90/615.96 = 329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.90x = 615.96 × 329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.90x = 203,155.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,155.93/411.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.22

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