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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.63, 591.51 and 334.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.63, 591.51 and 334.99 is: 461.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.63 : 591.51 = 334.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.63/591.51 = 334.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.63x = 591.51 × 334.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.63x = 198,149.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,149.93/429.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.21

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