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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.63, 558.17 and 334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.63, 558.17 and 334.28 is: 461.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.63 : 558.17 = 334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.63/558.17 = 334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.63x = 558.17 × 334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.63x = 186,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,583.95/404.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.12

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