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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.68, 590.52 and 406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.68, 590.52 and 406.72 is: 560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.68 : 590.52 = 406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.68/590.52 = 406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.68x = 590.52 × 406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.68x = 240,176.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,176.29/428.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.27

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