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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.36, 620.44 and 326.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.36, 620.44 and 326.92 is: 489.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.36 : 620.44 = 326.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.36/620.44 = 326.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.36x = 620.44 × 326.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.36x = 202,834.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,834.24/414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.51

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