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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.71, 620.33 and 326.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.71, 620.33 and 326.77 is: 489.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.71 : 620.33 = 326.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.71/620.33 = 326.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.71x = 620.33 × 326.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.71x = 202,702.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,702.05/413.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.96

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