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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.83, 613.62 and 332.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.83, 613.62 and 332.61 is: 498.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.83 : 613.62 = 332.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.83/613.62 = 332.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.83x = 613.62 × 332.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.83x = 204,096.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,096.15/409.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.00

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