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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.28, 628.56 and 327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.28, 628.56 and 327.70 is: 491.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.28 : 628.56 = 327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.28/628.56 = 327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.28x = 628.56 × 327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.28x = 205,976.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,976.36/419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.27

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