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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.68, 590.88 and 335.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.68, 590.88 and 335.27 is: 462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.68 : 590.88 = 335.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.68/590.88 = 335.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.68x = 590.88 × 335.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.68x = 198,104.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,104.34/428.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.13

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