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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.92, 564.90 and 336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.92, 564.90 and 336.20 is: 464.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.92 : 564.90 = 336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.92/564.90 = 336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.92x = 564.90 × 336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.92x = 189,919.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,919.38/408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.44

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