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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.64, 591.52 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.64, 591.52 and 335.48 is: 462.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.64 : 591.52 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.64/591.52 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.64x = 591.52 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.64x = 198,443.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,443.13/428.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.96

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