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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.81, 592.05 and 329.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.81, 592.05 and 329.05 is: 454.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.81 : 592.05 = 329.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.81/592.05 = 329.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.81x = 592.05 × 329.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.81x = 194,812.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,812.57/428.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.32

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