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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.77, 619.64 and 326.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.77, 619.64 and 326.17 is: 489.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.77 : 619.64 = 326.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.77/619.64 = 326.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.77x = 619.64 × 326.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.77x = 202,106.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,106.02/412.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.63

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