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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.07, 590.73 and 231.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.07, 590.73 and 231.58 is: 319.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.07 : 590.73 = 231.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.07/590.73 = 231.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.07x = 590.73 × 231.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.07x = 136,800.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,800.27/428.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.58

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