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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.12, 626.58 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.12, 626.58 and 326.88 is: 491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.12 : 626.58 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.12/626.58 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.12x = 626.58 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.12x = 204,816.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,816.47/417.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.03

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