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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 619.33 and 332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 619.33 and 332.49 is: 498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 619.33 = 332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/619.33 = 332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 619.33 × 332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 205,919.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,919.37/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.98

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