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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.62, 619.23 and 332.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.62, 619.23 and 332.43 is: 498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.62 : 619.23 = 332.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.62/619.23 = 332.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.62x = 619.23 × 332.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.62x = 205,850.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,850.63/412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.89

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