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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.13, 563.34 and 334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.13, 563.34 and 334.63 is: 461.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.13 : 563.34 = 334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.13/563.34 = 334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.13x = 563.34 × 334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.13x = 188,510.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,510.46/408.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.89

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