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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 591.57 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 591.57 and 335.34 is: 463.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 591.57 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/591.57 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 591.57 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 198,377.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,377.08/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.84

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