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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.10, 590.54 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.10, 590.54 and 296.88 is: 409.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.10 : 590.54 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.10/590.54 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.10x = 590.54 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.10x = 175,318.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,318.03/428.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.53

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