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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.13, 589.41 and 384.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.13, 589.41 and 384.39 is: 529.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.13 : 589.41 = 384.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.13/589.41 = 384.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.13x = 589.41 × 384.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.13x = 226,563.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,563.31/428.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.19

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