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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.57, 562.88 and 334.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.57, 562.88 and 334.46 is: 460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.57 : 562.88 = 334.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.57/562.88 = 334.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.57x = 562.88 × 334.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.57x = 188,260.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,260.84/408.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.78

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