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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.40, 626.16 and 322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.40, 626.16 and 322.40 is: 482.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.40 : 626.16 = 322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.40/626.16 = 322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.40x = 626.16 × 322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.40x = 201,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,873.98/418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.49

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