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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.17, 626.67 and 326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.17, 626.67 and 326.46 is: 489.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.17 : 626.67 = 326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.17/626.67 = 326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.17x = 626.67 × 326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.17x = 204,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,582.69/418.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.23

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