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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.50, 626.94 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.50, 626.94 and 320.76 is: 480.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 626.94 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/626.94 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 626.94 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 201,097.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,097.27/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.52

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