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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.52, 627.22 and 320.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.52, 627.22 and 320.66 is: 480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.52 : 627.22 = 320.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.52/627.22 = 320.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.52x = 627.22 × 320.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.52x = 201,123.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,123.98/418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.56

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