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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.56, 617.76 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.56, 617.76 and 325.08 is: 486.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.56 : 617.76 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.56/617.76 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.56x = 617.76 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.56x = 200,821.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,821.42/412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.77

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