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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.66, 568.89 and 337.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.66, 568.89 and 337.83 is: 466.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.66 : 568.89 = 337.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.66/568.89 = 337.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.66x = 568.89 × 337.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.66x = 192,188.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,188.11/411.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.86

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