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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.24, 576.84 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.24, 576.84 and 334.72 is: 461.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.24 : 576.84 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.24/576.84 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.24x = 576.84 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.24x = 193,079.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,079.88/418.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.65

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