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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.55, 591.47 and 271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.55, 591.47 and 271.41 is: 374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.55 : 591.47 = 271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.55/591.47 = 271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.55x = 591.47 × 271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.55x = 160,530.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,530.87/428.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.59

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