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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.08, 624.48 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.08, 624.48 and 326.88 is: 488.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.08 : 624.48 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.08/624.48 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.08x = 624.48 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.08x = 204,130.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,130.02/418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.26

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