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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.83, 628.25 and 321.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.83, 628.25 and 321.96 is: 482.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.83 : 628.25 = 321.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.83/628.25 = 321.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.83x = 628.25 × 321.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.83x = 202,268.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,268.84/418.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.93

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