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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.18, 623.07 and 320.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.18, 623.07 and 320.18 is: 479.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.18 : 623.07 = 320.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.18/623.07 = 320.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.18x = 623.07 × 320.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.18x = 199,494.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,494.55/416.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.35

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