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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.42, 611.82 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.42, 611.82 and 331.02 is: 495.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.42 : 611.82 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.42/611.82 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.42x = 611.82 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.42x = 202,524.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,524.66/408.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.87

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