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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.56, 621.25 and 327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.56, 621.25 and 327.51 is: 490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.56 : 621.25 = 327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.56/621.25 = 327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.56x = 621.25 × 327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.56x = 203,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,465.59/414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.80

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