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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.93, 618.32 and 321.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.93, 618.32 and 321.63 is: 482.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.93 : 618.32 = 321.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.93/618.32 = 321.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.93x = 618.32 × 321.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.93x = 198,868.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,868.65/411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.77

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