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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.45, 560.04 and 332.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.45, 560.04 and 332.67 is: 459.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.45 : 560.04 = 332.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.45/560.04 = 332.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.45x = 560.04 × 332.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.45x = 186,308.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,308.51/405.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.51

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