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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.95, 563.39 and 334.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.95, 563.39 and 334.84 is: 461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.95 : 563.39 = 334.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.95/563.39 = 334.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.95x = 563.39 × 334.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.95x = 188,642.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,642.69/408.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.29

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