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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.19, 627.86 and 332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.19, 627.86 and 332.62 is: 498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.19 : 627.86 = 332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.19/627.86 = 332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.19x = 627.86 × 332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.19x = 208,839.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,839.62/419.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.20

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