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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.75, 563.67 and 334.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.75, 563.67 and 334.85 is: 461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.75 : 563.67 = 334.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.75/563.67 = 334.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.75x = 563.67 × 334.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.75x = 188,742.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,742.08/408.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.75

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