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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 590.06 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 590.06 and 303.32 is: 418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 590.06 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/590.06 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 590.06 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 178,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,977.00/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.13

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