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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.63, 617.76 and 330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.63, 617.76 and 330.14 is: 494.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.63 : 617.76 = 330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.63/617.76 = 330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.63x = 617.76 × 330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.63x = 203,948.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,948.83/412.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.27

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