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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.40, 617.90 and 325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.40, 617.90 and 325.40 is: 487.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.40 : 617.90 = 325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.40/617.90 = 325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.40x = 617.90 × 325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.40x = 201,064.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,064.66/412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.55

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