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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.42, 546.84 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.42, 546.84 and 334.62 is: 461.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.42 : 546.84 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.42/546.84 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.42x = 546.84 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.42x = 182,983.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,983.60/396.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.59

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