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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.60, 591.18 and 304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.60, 591.18 and 304.24 is: 419.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.60 : 591.18 = 304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.60/591.18 = 304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.60x = 591.18 × 304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.60x = 179,860.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,860.60/428.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.65

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