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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.52, 620.56 and 332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.52, 620.56 and 332.51 is: 497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.52 : 620.56 = 332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.52/620.56 = 332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.52x = 620.56 × 332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.52x = 206,339.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,339.72/414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.78

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