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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.90, 621.44 and 327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.90, 621.44 and 327.80 is: 490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.90 : 621.44 = 327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.90/621.44 = 327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.90x = 621.44 × 327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.90x = 203,708.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,708.03/414.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.98

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