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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.53, 627.75 and 328.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.53, 627.75 and 328.31 is: 492.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.53 : 627.75 = 328.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.53/627.75 = 328.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.53x = 627.75 × 328.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.53x = 206,098.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,098.17/418.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.44

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