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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.31, 625.65 and 326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.31, 625.65 and 326.20 is: 489.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.31 : 625.65 = 326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.31/625.65 = 326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.31x = 625.65 × 326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.31x = 204,087.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,087.03/417.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.05

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