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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.52, 592.63 and 336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.52, 592.63 and 336.10 is: 463.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.52 : 592.63 = 336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.52/592.63 = 336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.52x = 592.63 × 336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.52x = 199,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,182.94/429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.73

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