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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.49, 617.83 and 325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.49, 617.83 and 325.37 is: 487.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.49 : 617.83 = 325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.49/617.83 = 325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.49x = 617.83 × 325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.49x = 201,020.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,020.60/412.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.33

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