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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.44, 591.59 and 319.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.44, 591.59 and 319.09 is: 440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.44 : 591.59 = 319.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.44/591.59 = 319.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.44x = 591.59 × 319.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.44x = 188,770.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,770.45/428.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.60

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