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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.01, 590.28 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.01, 590.28 and 354.20 is: 488.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.01 : 590.28 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.01/590.28 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.01x = 590.28 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.01x = 209,077.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,077.18/428.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.49

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