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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.37, 591.72 and 331.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.37, 591.72 and 331.35 is: 457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.37 : 591.72 = 331.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.37/591.72 = 331.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.37x = 591.72 × 331.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.37x = 196,063.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,063.46/428.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.70

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