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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.51, 622.16 and 324.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.51, 622.16 and 324.19 is: 486.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.51 : 622.16 = 324.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.51/622.16 = 324.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.51x = 622.16 × 324.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.51x = 201,698.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,698.05/414.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.59

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