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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.45, 574.49 and 338.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.45, 574.49 and 338.69 is: 467.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.45 : 574.49 = 338.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.45/574.49 = 338.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.45x = 574.49 × 338.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.45x = 194,572.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,572.32/416.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.22

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