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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.36, 591.57 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.36, 591.57 and 355.46 is: 490.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.36 : 591.57 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.36/591.57 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.36x = 591.57 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.36x = 210,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,279.47/428.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.89

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