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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.94, 591.14 and 335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.94, 591.14 and 335.86 is: 463.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.94 : 591.14 = 335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.94/591.14 = 335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.94x = 591.14 × 335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.94x = 198,540.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,540.28/427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.94

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