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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.98, 577.80 and 336.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.98, 577.80 and 336.09 is: 463.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.98 : 577.80 = 336.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.98/577.80 = 336.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.98x = 577.80 × 336.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.98x = 194,192.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,192.80/418.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.49

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