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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.11, 460.65 and 284.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.11, 460.65 and 284.91 is: 392.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.11 : 460.65 = 284.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.11/460.65 = 284.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.11x = 460.65 × 284.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.11x = 131,243.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,243.79/334.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.82

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