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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.14, 560.79 and 332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.14, 560.79 and 332.70 is: 459.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.14 : 560.79 = 332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.14/560.79 = 332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.14x = 560.79 × 332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.14x = 186,574.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,574.83/406.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.39

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