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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.64, 591.57 and 358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.64, 591.57 and 358.58 is: 494.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.64 : 591.57 = 358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.64/591.57 = 358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.64x = 591.57 × 358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.64x = 212,123.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,123.32/428.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.87

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