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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.18, 489.87 and 335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.18, 489.87 and 335.97 is: 464.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.18 : 489.87 = 335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.18/489.87 = 335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.18x = 489.87 × 335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.18x = 164,581.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,581.62/354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.68

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