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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.64, 625.06 and 320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.64, 625.06 and 320.28 is: 479.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.64 : 625.06 = 320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.64/625.06 = 320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.64x = 625.06 × 320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.64x = 200,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,194.22/417.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.35

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