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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.27, 621.17 and 320.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.27, 621.17 and 320.42 is: 480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.27 : 621.17 = 320.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.27/621.17 = 320.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.27x = 621.17 × 320.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.27x = 199,035.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,035.24/414.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.45

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