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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.66, 579 and 336.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.66, 579 and 336.98 is: 464.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.66 : 579 = 336.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.66/579 = 336.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.66x = 579 × 336.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.66x = 195,111.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,111.42/419.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.93

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