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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.82, 560.93 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.82, 560.93 and 336.96 is: 464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.82 : 560.93 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.82/560.93 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.82x = 560.93 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.82x = 189,009.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,009.29/406.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.60

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