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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.48, 591.08 and 271.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.48, 591.08 and 271.07 is: 373.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.48 : 591.08 = 271.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.48/591.08 = 271.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.48x = 591.08 × 271.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.48x = 160,224.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,224.06/428.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.94

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