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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.88, 575.51 and 334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.88, 575.51 and 334.40 is: 461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.88 : 575.51 = 334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.88/575.51 = 334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.88x = 575.51 × 334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.88x = 192,445.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,445.99/416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.63

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