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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.78, 627.36 and 322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.78, 627.36 and 322.12 is: 482.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.78 : 627.36 = 322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.78/627.36 = 322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.78x = 627.36 × 322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.78x = 202,085.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,085.20/418.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.56

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