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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.65, 591.69 and 297.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.65, 591.69 and 297.79 is: 411.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.65 : 591.69 = 297.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.65/591.69 = 297.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.65x = 591.69 × 297.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.65x = 176,199.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,199.37/428.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.06

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