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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 591.21 and 335.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 591.21 and 335.21 is: 462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 591.21 = 335.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/591.21 = 335.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 591.21 × 335.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 198,176.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,176.55/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.21

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