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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.34, 576.93 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.34, 576.93 and 335.43 is: 462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.34 : 576.93 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.34/576.93 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.34x = 576.93 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.34x = 193,516.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,516.75/418.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.59

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