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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.46, 577.78 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.46, 577.78 and 336.02 is: 463.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.46 : 577.78 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.46/577.78 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.46x = 577.78 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.46x = 194,145.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,145.64/418.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.95

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