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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.92, 624.48 and 320.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.92, 624.48 and 320.62 is: 480.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.92 : 624.48 = 320.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.92/624.48 = 320.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.92x = 624.48 × 320.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.92x = 200,220.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,220.78/416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.24

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