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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.56, 577.90 and 335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.56, 577.90 and 335.73 is: 463.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.56 : 577.90 = 335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.56/577.90 = 335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.56x = 577.90 × 335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.56x = 194,018.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,018.37/418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.54

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