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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.56, 591.68 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.56, 591.68 and 355.04 is: 490.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.56 : 591.68 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.56/591.68 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.56x = 591.68 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.56x = 210,070.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,070.07/428.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.18

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