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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.21, 617.64 and 320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.21, 617.64 and 320.68 is: 480.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.21 : 617.64 = 320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.21/617.64 = 320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.21x = 617.64 × 320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.21x = 198,064.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,064.80/412.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.49

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