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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.17, 619.18 and 321.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.17, 619.18 and 321.45 is: 481.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.17 : 619.18 = 321.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.17/619.18 = 321.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.17x = 619.18 × 321.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.17x = 199,035.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,035.41/413.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.73

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