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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.34, 591.45 and 395.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.34, 591.45 and 395.58 is: 546.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.34 : 591.45 = 395.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.34/591.45 = 395.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.34x = 591.45 × 395.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.34x = 233,965.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,965.79/428.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.22

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