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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.30, 625.77 and 321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.30, 625.77 and 321.18 is: 481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.30 : 625.77 = 321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.30/625.77 = 321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.30x = 625.77 × 321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.30x = 200,984.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,984.81/417.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.63

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