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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.23, 590.52 and 395.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.23, 590.52 and 395.11 is: 544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.23 : 590.52 = 395.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.23/590.52 = 395.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.23x = 590.52 × 395.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.23x = 233,320.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,320.36/428.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.85

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