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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.90, 625.41 and 321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.90, 625.41 and 321.90 is: 481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.90 : 625.41 = 321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.90/625.41 = 321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.90x = 625.41 × 321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.90x = 201,319.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,319.48/417.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.74

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