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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.87, 619.61 and 332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.87, 619.61 and 332.68 is: 499.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.87 : 619.61 = 332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.87/619.61 = 332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.87x = 619.61 × 332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.87x = 206,131.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,131.85/412.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.27

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