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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.28, 591.70 and 340.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.28, 591.70 and 340.42 is: 470.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.28 : 591.70 = 340.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.28/591.70 = 340.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.28x = 591.70 × 340.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.28x = 201,426.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,426.51/428.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.32

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