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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.46, 591.64 and 406.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.46, 591.64 and 406.58 is: 561.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.46 : 591.64 = 406.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.46/591.64 = 406.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.46x = 591.64 × 406.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.46x = 240,548.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,548.99/428.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.43

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