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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.51, 591.24 and 335.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.51, 591.24 and 335.09 is: 462.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.51 : 591.24 = 335.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.51/591.24 = 335.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.51x = 591.24 × 335.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.51x = 198,118.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,118.61/428.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.34

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