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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428, 590.88 and 328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428, 590.88 and 328.22 is: 453.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428 : 590.88 = 328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428/590.88 = 328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428x = 590.88 × 328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428x = 193,938.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,938.63/428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.13

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