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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.43, 590.99 and 295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.43, 590.99 and 295.64 is: 407.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.43 : 590.99 = 295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.43/590.99 = 295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.43x = 590.99 × 295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.43x = 174,717.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,717.33/428.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.81

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