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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.17, 620.68 and 322.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.17, 620.68 and 322.45 is: 483.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.17 : 620.68 = 322.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.17/620.68 = 322.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.17x = 620.68 × 322.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.17x = 200,138.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,138.27/414.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.23

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