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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.34, 588.53 and 340.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.34, 588.53 and 340.86 is: 468.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.34 : 588.53 = 340.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.34/588.53 = 340.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.34x = 588.53 × 340.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.34x = 200,606.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,606.34/428.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.33

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