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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.86, 564.57 and 339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.86, 564.57 and 339.80 is: 468.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.86 : 564.57 = 339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.86/564.57 = 339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.86x = 564.57 × 339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.86x = 191,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,838.06/409.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.06

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