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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.52, 630.72 and 324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.52, 630.72 and 324.48 is: 487.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.52 : 630.72 = 324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.52/630.72 = 324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.52x = 630.72 × 324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.52x = 204,656.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,656.03/419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.83

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