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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.70, 628.05 and 332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.70, 628.05 and 332.30 is: 498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.70 : 628.05 = 332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.70/628.05 = 332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.70x = 628.05 × 332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.70x = 208,701.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,701.02/418.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.45

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