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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.10, 573.63 and 334.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.10, 573.63 and 334.07 is: 459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.10 : 573.63 = 334.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.10/573.63 = 334.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.10x = 573.63 × 334.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.10x = 191,635.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,635.71/417.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.45

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