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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.96, 620.02 and 331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.96, 620.02 and 331.60 is: 497.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.96 : 620.02 = 331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.96/620.02 = 331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.96x = 620.02 × 331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.96x = 205,598.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,598.63/412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.87

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