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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.09, 591.12 and 344.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.09, 591.12 and 344.93 is: 476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.09 : 591.12 = 344.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.09/591.12 = 344.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.09x = 591.12 × 344.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.09x = 203,892.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,892.07/428.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.29

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