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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.37, 618.85 and 332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.37, 618.85 and 332.18 is: 498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.37 : 618.85 = 332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.37/618.85 = 332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.37x = 618.85 × 332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.37x = 205,569.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,569.59/412.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.51

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