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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.38, 591 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.38, 591 and 318.12 is: 438.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.38 : 591 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.38/591 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.38x = 591 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.38x = 188,008.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,008.92/428.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.88

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