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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.43, 585.19 and 335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.43, 585.19 and 335.73 is: 462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.43 : 585.19 = 335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.43/585.19 = 335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.43x = 585.19 × 335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.43x = 196,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,465.84/424.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.89

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