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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.84, 563.46 and 334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.84, 563.46 and 334.92 is: 461.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.84 : 563.46 = 334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.84/563.46 = 334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.84x = 563.46 × 334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.84x = 188,714.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,714.02/408.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.58

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