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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.80, 617.32 and 334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.80, 617.32 and 334.33 is: 499.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.80 : 617.32 = 334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.80/617.32 = 334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.80x = 617.32 × 334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.80x = 206,387.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,387.47/412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.97

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