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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.05, 628.60 and 332.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.05, 628.60 and 332.61 is: 497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.05 : 628.60 = 332.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.05/628.60 = 332.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.05x = 628.60 × 332.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.05x = 209,078.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,078.65/420.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.75

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