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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.68, 626.94 and 327.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.68, 626.94 and 327.85 is: 490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.68 : 626.94 = 327.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.68/626.94 = 327.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.68x = 626.94 × 327.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.68x = 205,540.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,540.71/418.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.93

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