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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.65, 596.29 and 334.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.65, 596.29 and 334.65 is: 462.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.65 : 596.29 = 334.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.65/596.29 = 334.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.65x = 596.29 × 334.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.65x = 199,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,548.45/431.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.29

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