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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.11, 617.22 and 320.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.11, 617.22 and 320.54 is: 480.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.11 : 617.22 = 320.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.11/617.22 = 320.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.11x = 617.22 × 320.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.11x = 197,840.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,840.61/412.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.07

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