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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.43, 618.95 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.43, 618.95 and 332.24 is: 498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.43 : 618.95 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.43/618.95 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.43x = 618.95 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.43x = 205,639.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,639.12/412.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.60

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