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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.60, 582.52 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.60, 582.52 and 335.12 is: 461.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.60 : 582.52 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.60/582.52 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.60x = 582.52 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.60x = 195,214.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,214.10/422.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.94

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