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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.14, 590.84 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.14, 590.84 and 251.22 is: 346.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.14 : 590.84 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.14/590.84 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.14x = 590.84 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.14x = 148,432.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,432.73/428.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.69

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