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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.08, 590.52 and 399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.08, 590.52 and 399.90 is: 551.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.08 : 590.52 = 399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.08/590.52 = 399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.08x = 590.52 × 399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.08x = 236,148.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,148.95/428.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.65

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