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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.40, 625.20 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.40, 625.20 and 325.20 is: 488.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.40 : 625.20 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.40/625.20 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.40x = 625.20 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.40x = 203,315.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,315.04/416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.27

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