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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.74, 620.03 and 321.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.74, 620.03 and 321.62 is: 483.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.74 : 620.03 = 321.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.74/620.03 = 321.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.74x = 620.03 × 321.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.74x = 199,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,409.34/412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.14

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