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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.35, 597.38 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.35, 597.38 and 335.34 is: 462.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.35 : 597.38 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.35/597.38 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.35x = 597.38 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.35x = 200,323.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,323.73/433.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.27

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