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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.86, 577.85 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.86, 577.85 and 335.79 is: 463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.86 : 577.85 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.86/577.85 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.86x = 577.85 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.86x = 194,034.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,034.57/418.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.24

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