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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.83, 591.74 and 316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.83, 591.74 and 316.86 is: 437.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.83 : 591.74 = 316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.83/591.74 = 316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.83x = 591.74 × 316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.83x = 187,497.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,497.26/428.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.23

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