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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.78, 617.06 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.78, 617.06 and 325.32 is: 487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.78 : 617.06 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.78/617.06 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.78x = 617.06 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.78x = 200,741.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,741.96/411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.50

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