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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.60, 592.44 and 394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.60, 592.44 and 394.58 is: 545.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.60 : 592.44 = 394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.60/592.44 = 394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.60x = 592.44 × 394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.60x = 233,764.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,764.98/428.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.42

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