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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.92, 561.30 and 332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.92, 561.30 and 332.34 is: 458.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.92 : 561.30 = 332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.92/561.30 = 332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.92x = 561.30 × 332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.92x = 186,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,542.44/406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.43

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