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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.35, 618.82 and 325.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.35, 618.82 and 325.15 is: 486.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.35 : 618.82 = 325.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.35/618.82 = 325.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.35x = 618.82 × 325.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.35x = 201,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,209.32/413.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.78

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