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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.80, 620.42 and 332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.80, 620.42 and 332.62 is: 498.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.80 : 620.42 = 332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.80/620.42 = 332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.80x = 620.42 × 332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.80x = 206,364.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,364.10/413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.70

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