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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.20, 625.92 and 327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.20, 625.92 and 327.06 is: 489.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.20 : 625.92 = 327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.20/625.92 = 327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.20x = 625.92 × 327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.20x = 204,713.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,713.40/418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.51

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