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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.88, 624.71 and 323.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.88, 624.71 and 323.89 is: 485.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.88 : 624.71 = 323.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.88/624.71 = 323.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.88x = 624.71 × 323.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.88x = 202,336.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,336.57/416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.36

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