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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.32, 590.70 and 295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.32, 590.70 and 295.84 is: 408.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.32 : 590.70 = 295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.32/590.70 = 295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.32x = 590.70 × 295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.32x = 174,752.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,752.69/428.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.00

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