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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.08, 591.69 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.08, 591.69 and 395.28 is: 546.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.08 : 591.69 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.08/591.69 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.08x = 591.69 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.08x = 233,883.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,883.22/428.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.35

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