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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.77, 577.53 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.77, 577.53 and 335.34 is: 462.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.77 : 577.53 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.77/577.53 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.77x = 577.53 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.77x = 193,668.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,668.91/418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.47

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