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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.48, 626.54 and 327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.48, 626.54 and 327.19 is: 488.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.48 : 626.54 = 327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.48/626.54 = 327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.48x = 626.54 × 327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.48x = 204,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,995.60/419.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.69

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