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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.70, 628.20 and 327.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.70, 628.20 and 327.90 is: 490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.70 : 628.20 = 327.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.70/628.20 = 327.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.70x = 628.20 × 327.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.70x = 205,986.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,986.78/419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.80

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