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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.28, 591.06 and 323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.28, 591.06 and 323.18 is: 446.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.28 : 591.06 = 323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.28/591.06 = 323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.28x = 591.06 × 323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.28x = 191,017.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,017.15/428.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.01

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