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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.93, 597.95 and 335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.93, 597.95 and 335.13 is: 462.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.93 : 597.95 = 335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.93/597.95 = 335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.93x = 597.95 × 335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.93x = 200,390.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,390.98/432.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.87

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