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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.80, 611.70 and 334.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.80, 611.70 and 334.90 is: 502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.80 : 611.70 = 334.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.80/611.70 = 334.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.80x = 611.70 × 334.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.80x = 204,858.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,858.33/407.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.35

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