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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.56, 564.02 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.56, 564.02 and 335.04 is: 462.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.56 : 564.02 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.56/564.02 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.56x = 564.02 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.56x = 188,969.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,969.26/408.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.53

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