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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.86, 569.14 and 334.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.86, 569.14 and 334.82 is: 462.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.86 : 569.14 = 334.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.86/569.14 = 334.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.86x = 569.14 × 334.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.86x = 190,559.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,559.45/411.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.68

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