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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 577.72 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 577.72 and 335.64 is: 463.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 577.72 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/577.72 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 577.72 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 193,905.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,905.94/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.27

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