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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.60, 626.94 and 321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.60, 626.94 and 321.64 is: 481.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.60 : 626.94 = 321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.60/626.94 = 321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.60x = 626.94 × 321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.60x = 201,648.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,648.98/418.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.72

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