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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.18, 591.57 and 335.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.18, 591.57 and 335.77 is: 462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.18 : 591.57 = 335.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.18/591.57 = 335.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.18x = 591.57 × 335.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.18x = 198,631.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,631.46/429.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.82

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