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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.77, 591.59 and 335.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.77, 591.59 and 335.35 is: 462.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.77 : 591.59 = 335.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.77/591.59 = 335.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.77x = 591.59 × 335.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.77x = 198,386.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,386.75/428.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.69

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