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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.75, 591.95 and 310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.75, 591.95 and 310.92 is: 429.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.75 : 591.95 = 310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.75/591.95 = 310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.75x = 591.95 × 310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.75x = 184,049.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,049.09/428.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.27

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