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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.25, 591.27 and 328.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.25, 591.27 and 328.49 is: 453.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.25 : 591.27 = 328.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.25/591.27 = 328.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.25x = 591.27 × 328.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.25x = 194,223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,223.33/428.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.53

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