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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.67, 628.88 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.67, 628.88 and 327.96 is: 491.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.67 : 628.88 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.67/628.88 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.67x = 628.88 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.67x = 206,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,245.85/419.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.45

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