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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.48, 585.62 and 335.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.48, 585.62 and 335.99 is: 463.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.48 : 585.62 = 335.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.48/585.62 = 335.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.48x = 585.62 × 335.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.48x = 196,759.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,759.54/424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.54

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