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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.45, 562.70 and 334.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.45, 562.70 and 334.34 is: 460.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.45 : 562.70 = 334.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.45/562.70 = 334.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.45x = 562.70 × 334.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.45x = 188,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,131.14/408.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.60

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