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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.46, 559 and 339.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.46, 559 and 339.11 is: 467.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.46 : 559 = 339.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.46/559 = 339.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.46x = 559 × 339.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.46x = 189,562.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,562.49/405.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.52

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