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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.58, 590.76 and 323.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.58, 590.76 and 323.55 is: 445.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.58 : 590.76 = 323.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.58/590.76 = 323.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.58x = 590.76 × 323.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.58x = 191,140.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,140.40/428.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.99

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