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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.86, 560.93 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.86, 560.93 and 336.66 is: 464.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.86 : 560.93 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.86/560.93 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.86x = 560.93 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.86x = 188,841.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,841.01/406.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.14

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