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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.16, 617.76 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.16, 617.76 and 331.28 is: 496.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.16 : 617.76 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.16/617.76 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.16x = 617.76 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.16x = 204,651.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,651.53/412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.53

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