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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.28, 626.61 and 321.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.28, 626.61 and 321.62 is: 481.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.28 : 626.61 = 321.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.28/626.61 = 321.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.28x = 626.61 × 321.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.28x = 201,530.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,530.31/418.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.81

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