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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.78, 591.45 and 254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.78, 591.45 and 254 is: 350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.78 : 591.45 = 254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.78/591.45 = 254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.78x = 591.45 × 254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.78x = 150,228.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,228.30/428.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.36

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