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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.68, 619.48 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.68, 619.48 and 332.48 is: 499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.68 : 619.48 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.68/619.48 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.68x = 619.48 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.68x = 205,964.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,964.71/412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.09

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