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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 589.96 and 295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 589.96 and 295.16 is: 406.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 589.96 = 295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/589.96 = 295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 589.96 × 295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 174,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,132.59/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.81

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