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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.54, 609.81 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.54, 609.81 and 334.18 is: 501.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.54 : 609.81 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.54/609.81 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.54x = 609.81 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.54x = 203,786.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,786.31/406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.27

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