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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.32, 559.98 and 336.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.32, 559.98 and 336.39 is: 463.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.32 : 559.98 = 336.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.32/559.98 = 336.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.32x = 559.98 × 336.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.32x = 188,371.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,371.67/406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.60

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