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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.35, 614.18 and 332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.35, 614.18 and 332.51 is: 498.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.35 : 614.18 = 332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.35/614.18 = 332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.35x = 614.18 × 332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.35x = 204,218.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,218.75/409.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.88

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