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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.24, 591.14 and 416.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.24, 591.14 and 416.54 is: 574.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.24 : 591.14 = 416.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.24/591.14 = 416.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.24x = 591.14 × 416.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.24x = 246,233.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,233.46/428.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.99

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