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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.56, 591.24 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.56, 591.24 and 318.16 is: 438.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.56 : 591.24 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.56/591.24 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.56x = 591.24 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.56x = 188,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,108.92/428.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.93

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