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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.40, 567.68 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.40, 567.68 and 334.56 is: 462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.40 : 567.68 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.40/567.68 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.40x = 567.68 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.40x = 189,923.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,923.02/410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.78

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