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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.60, 591.54 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.60, 591.54 and 254.04 is: 350.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.60 : 591.54 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.60/591.54 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.60x = 591.54 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.60x = 150,274.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,274.82/428.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.62

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