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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.78, 560.85 and 332.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.78, 560.85 and 332.93 is: 459.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.78 : 560.85 = 332.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.78/560.85 = 332.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.78x = 560.85 × 332.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.78x = 186,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,723.79/406.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.03

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