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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.17, 618.27 and 330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.17, 618.27 and 330.63 is: 495.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.17 : 618.27 = 330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.17/618.27 = 330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.17x = 618.27 × 330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.17x = 204,418.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,418.61/412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.96

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