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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.72, 591.03 and 304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.72, 591.03 and 304.34 is: 419.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.72 : 591.03 = 304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.72/591.03 = 304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.72x = 591.03 × 304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.72x = 179,871.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,871.57/428.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.55

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