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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.04, 624.40 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.04, 624.40 and 325.32 is: 487.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.04 : 624.40 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.04/624.40 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.04x = 624.40 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.04x = 203,129.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,129.81/417.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.08

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