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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.49, 459.11 and 297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.49, 459.11 and 297.46 is: 410.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.49 : 459.11 = 297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.49/459.11 = 297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.49x = 459.11 × 297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.49x = 136,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,566.86/332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.74

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