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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.46, 559.58 and 336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.46, 559.58 and 336.26 is: 462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.46 : 559.58 = 336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.46/559.58 = 336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.46x = 559.58 × 336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.46x = 188,164.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,164.37/406.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.93

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