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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 590.63 and 329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 590.63 and 329.85 is: 455.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 590.63 = 329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/590.63 = 329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 590.63 × 329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 194,817.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,817.66/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.14

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