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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 577.45 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 577.45 and 335.79 is: 463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 577.45 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/577.45 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 577.45 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 193,899.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,899.05/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.72

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