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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.62, 591.52 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.62, 591.52 and 323.52 is: 446.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.62 : 591.52 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.62/591.52 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.62x = 591.52 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.62x = 191,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,367.74/428.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.48

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