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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.52, 591.42 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.52, 591.42 and 316.68 is: 437.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.52 : 591.42 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.52/591.42 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.52x = 591.42 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.52x = 187,290.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,290.89/428.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.06

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