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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.46, 627.69 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.46, 627.69 and 327.24 is: 490.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.46 : 627.69 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.46/627.69 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.46x = 627.69 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.46x = 205,404.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,404.15/418.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.85

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