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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.60, 608.48 and 332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.60, 608.48 and 332.62 is: 497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.60 : 608.48 = 332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.60/608.48 = 332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.60x = 608.48 × 332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.60x = 202,388.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,388.60/406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.76

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