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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.16, 589.92 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.16, 589.92 and 329.70 is: 454.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.16 : 589.92 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.16/589.92 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.16x = 589.92 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.16x = 194,496.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,496.62/428.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.26

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