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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.89, 563.16 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.89, 563.16 and 334.36 is: 461.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.89 : 563.16 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.89/563.16 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.89x = 563.16 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.89x = 188,298.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,298.18/407.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.64

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