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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.97, 593.59 and 336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.97, 593.59 and 336.52 is: 464.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.97 : 593.59 = 336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.97/593.59 = 336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.97x = 593.59 × 336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.97x = 199,752.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,752.58/429.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.58

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