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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.39, 591.41 and 329.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.39, 591.41 and 329.93 is: 455.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.39 : 591.41 = 329.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.39/591.41 = 329.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.39x = 591.41 × 329.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.39x = 195,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,122.25/428.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.48

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