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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.96, 618.52 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.96, 618.52 and 330.60 is: 496.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.96 : 618.52 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.96/618.52 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.96x = 618.52 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.96x = 204,482.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,482.71/411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.37

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