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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.45, 564.08 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.45, 564.08 and 335.34 is: 461.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.45 : 564.08 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.45/564.08 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.45x = 564.08 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.45x = 189,158.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,158.59/409.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.98

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