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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.01, 618.42 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.01, 618.42 and 326.52 is: 488.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.01 : 618.42 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.01/618.42 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.01x = 618.42 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.01x = 201,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,926.50/413.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.91

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