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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.69, 608.62 and 332.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.69, 608.62 and 332.71 is: 497.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.69 : 608.62 = 332.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.69/608.62 = 332.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.69x = 608.62 × 332.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.69x = 202,492.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,492.12/406.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.90

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