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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.21, 591.73 and 335.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.21, 591.73 and 335.59 is: 462.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.21 : 591.73 = 335.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.21/591.73 = 335.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.21x = 591.73 × 335.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.21x = 198,578.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,578.67/429.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.66

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