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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.37, 627.63 and 321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.37, 627.63 and 321.22 is: 480.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.37 : 627.63 = 321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.37/627.63 = 321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.37x = 627.63 × 321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.37x = 201,607.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,607.31/419.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.74

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