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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 590.46 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 590.46 and 329.88 is: 455.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 590.46 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/590.46 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 590.46 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 194,780.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,780.94/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.05

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