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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.70, 592.19 and 328.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.70, 592.19 and 328.51 is: 453.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.70 : 592.19 = 328.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.70/592.19 = 328.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.70x = 592.19 × 328.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.70x = 194,540.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,540.34/428.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.79

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