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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.60, 632.86 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.60, 632.86 and 335.49 is: 503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.60 : 632.86 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.60/632.86 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.60x = 632.86 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.60x = 212,316.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,316.18/421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.59

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