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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.76, 628.62 and 327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.76, 628.62 and 327.48 is: 491.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.76 : 628.62 = 327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.76/628.62 = 327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.76x = 628.62 × 327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.76x = 205,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,860.48/418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.60

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