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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.77, 591.98 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.77, 591.98 and 350.28 is: 483.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.77 : 591.98 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.77/591.98 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.77x = 591.98 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.77x = 207,359.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,359.13/428.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.61

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