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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.51, 621.55 and 332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.51, 621.55 and 332.70 is: 498.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.51 : 621.55 = 332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.51/621.55 = 332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.51x = 621.55 × 332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.51x = 206,789.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,789.69/414.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.88

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