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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.40, 583.20 and 428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.40, 583.20 and 428.40 is: 583.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.40 : 583.20 = 428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.40/583.20 = 428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.40x = 583.20 × 428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.40x = 249,842.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,842.88/428.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.20

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