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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.96, 620.18 and 327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.96, 620.18 and 327.84 is: 491.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.96 : 620.18 = 327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.96/620.18 = 327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.96x = 620.18 × 327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.96x = 203,319.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,319.81/413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.16

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