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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.98, 627.63 and 332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.98, 627.63 and 332.46 is: 498.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.98 : 627.63 = 332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.98/627.63 = 332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.98x = 627.63 × 332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.98x = 208,661.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,661.87/418.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.02

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