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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.20, 627.34 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.20, 627.34 and 320.20 is: 479.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.20 : 627.34 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.20/627.34 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.20x = 627.34 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.20x = 200,874.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,874.27/419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.18

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