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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.67, 624.42 and 324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.67, 624.42 and 324.96 is: 486.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.67 : 624.42 = 324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.67/624.42 = 324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.67x = 624.42 × 324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.67x = 202,911.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,911.52/416.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.98

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