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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.10, 620.27 and 327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.10, 620.27 and 327.03 is: 489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.10 : 620.27 = 327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.10/620.27 = 327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.10x = 620.27 × 327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.10x = 202,846.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,846.90/414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.85

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