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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.77, 577.13 and 335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.77, 577.13 and 335.85 is: 462.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.77 : 577.13 = 335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.77/577.13 = 335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.77x = 577.13 × 335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.77x = 193,825.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,825.27/418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.84

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