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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.05, 590.94 and 323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.05, 590.94 and 323.02 is: 445.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.05 : 590.94 = 323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.05/590.94 = 323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.05x = 590.94 × 323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.05x = 190,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,885.44/428.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.94

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