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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.44, 628.24 and 332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.44, 628.24 and 332.87 is: 498.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.44 : 628.24 = 332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.44/628.24 = 332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.44x = 628.24 × 332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.44x = 209,120.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,120.58/419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.58

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