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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.97, 591.18 and 335.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.97, 591.18 and 335.57 is: 462.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.97 : 591.18 = 335.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.97/591.18 = 335.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.97x = 591.18 × 335.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.97x = 198,381.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,381.63/428.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.46

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