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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.18, 564.46 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.18, 564.46 and 334.62 is: 461.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.18 : 564.46 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.18/564.46 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.18x = 564.46 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.18x = 188,879.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,879.61/409.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.61

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