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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.37, 626.13 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.37, 626.13 and 320.22 is: 479.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.37 : 626.13 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.37/626.13 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.37x = 626.13 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.37x = 200,499.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,499.35/418.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.25

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