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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.46, 612.77 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.46, 612.77 and 335.48 is: 502.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.46 : 612.77 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.46/612.77 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.46x = 612.77 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.46x = 205,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,567.34/409.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.05

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