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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.60, 627.49 and 320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.60, 627.49 and 320.80 is: 480.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.60 : 627.49 = 320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.60/627.49 = 320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.60x = 627.49 × 320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.60x = 201,298.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,298.79/418.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.89

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