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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.60, 576.02 and 334.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.60, 576.02 and 334.90 is: 461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.60 : 576.02 = 334.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.60/576.02 = 334.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.60x = 576.02 × 334.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.60x = 192,909.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,909.10/417.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.95

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