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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.40, 591.45 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.40, 591.45 and 328.05 is: 452.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.40 : 591.45 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.40/591.45 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.40x = 591.45 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.40x = 194,025.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,025.17/428.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.91

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