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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.68, 592.95 and 336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.68, 592.95 and 336.34 is: 465.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.68 : 592.95 = 336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.68/592.95 = 336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.68x = 592.95 × 336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.68x = 199,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,432.80/428.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.23

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