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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.64, 558.45 and 339.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.64, 558.45 and 339.03 is: 467.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.64 : 558.45 = 339.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.64/558.45 = 339.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.64x = 558.45 × 339.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.64x = 189,331.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,331.30/404.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.90

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