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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.32, 624.48 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.32, 624.48 and 329.60 is: 494.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.32 : 624.48 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.32/624.48 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.32x = 624.48 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.32x = 205,828.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,828.61/416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.40

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