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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.61, 625.32 and 324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.61, 625.32 and 324.27 is: 486.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.61 : 625.32 = 324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.61/625.32 = 324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.61x = 625.32 × 324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.61x = 202,772.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,772.52/416.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.72

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