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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.38, 590.77 and 329.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.38, 590.77 and 329.97 is: 455.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.38 : 590.77 = 329.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.38/590.77 = 329.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.38x = 590.77 × 329.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.38x = 194,936.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,936.38/428.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.05

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