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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.45, 558.77 and 335.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.45, 558.77 and 335.30 is: 462.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.45 : 558.77 = 335.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.45/558.77 = 335.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.45x = 558.77 × 335.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.45x = 187,351.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,351.11/405.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.08

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