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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.69, 613.44 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.69, 613.44 and 335.79 is: 504.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.69 : 613.44 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.69/613.44 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.69x = 613.44 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.69x = 205,987.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,987.02/408.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.02

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