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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.91, 620.42 and 322.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.91, 620.42 and 322.34 is: 483.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.91 : 620.42 = 322.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.91/620.42 = 322.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.91x = 620.42 × 322.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.91x = 199,981.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,981.47/413.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.15

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