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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.52, 590.64 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.52, 590.64 and 310.08 is: 427.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.52 : 590.64 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.52/590.64 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.52x = 590.64 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.52x = 183,145.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,145.65/428.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.39

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