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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.46, 546.06 and 335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.46, 546.06 and 335.86 is: 463.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.46 : 546.06 = 335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.46/546.06 = 335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.46x = 546.06 × 335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.46x = 183,399.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,399.71/395.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.76

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