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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.94, 592.52 and 336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.94, 592.52 and 336.86 is: 465.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.94 : 592.52 = 336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.94/592.52 = 336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.94x = 592.52 × 336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.94x = 199,596.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,596.29/428.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.32

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