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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.42, 561.27 and 332.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.42, 561.27 and 332.98 is: 459.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.42 : 561.27 = 332.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.42/561.27 = 332.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.42x = 561.27 × 332.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.42x = 186,891.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,891.68/406.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.85

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