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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.95, 562.11 and 334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.95, 562.11 and 334.17 is: 461.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.95 : 562.11 = 334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.95/562.11 = 334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.95x = 562.11 × 334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.95x = 187,840.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,840.30/406.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.58

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