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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.44, 576.70 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.44, 576.70 and 335.22 is: 463.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.44 : 576.70 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.44/576.70 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.44x = 576.70 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.44x = 193,321.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,321.37/417.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.11

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