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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.06, 591.10 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.06, 591.10 and 341.12 is: 471.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.06 : 591.10 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.06/591.10 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.06x = 591.10 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.06x = 201,636.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,636.03/428.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.05

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