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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.10, 590.78 and 231.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.10, 590.78 and 231.62 is: 319.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.10 : 590.78 = 231.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.10/590.78 = 231.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.10x = 590.78 × 231.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.10x = 136,834.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,834.09/428.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.63

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