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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.62, 591.49 and 232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.62, 591.49 and 232.13 is: 320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.62 : 591.49 = 232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.62/591.49 = 232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.62x = 591.49 × 232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.62x = 137,300.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,300.14/428.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.33

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