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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.38, 620.61 and 332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.38, 620.61 and 332.54 is: 498.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.38 : 620.61 = 332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.38/620.61 = 332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.38x = 620.61 × 332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.38x = 206,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,377.65/414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.04

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