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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.69, 591.93 and 319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.69, 591.93 and 319.34 is: 440.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.69 : 591.93 = 319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.69/591.93 = 319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.69x = 591.93 × 319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.69x = 189,026.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,026.93/428.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.94

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