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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.68, 591.84 and 384.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.68, 591.84 and 384.94 is: 531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.68 : 591.84 = 384.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.68/591.84 = 384.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.68x = 591.84 × 384.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.68x = 227,822.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,822.89/428.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.45

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