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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.98, 632.13 and 335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.98, 632.13 and 335.46 is: 502.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.98 : 632.13 = 335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.98/632.13 = 335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.98x = 632.13 × 335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.98x = 212,054.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,054.33/421.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.52

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