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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 591.93 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 591.93 and 297.54 is: 410.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 591.93 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/591.93 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 591.93 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 176,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,122.85/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.77

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