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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.53, 591.46 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.53, 591.46 and 271.14 is: 374.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.53 : 591.46 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.53/591.46 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.53x = 591.46 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.53x = 160,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,367.11/428.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.23

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