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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.84, 591.84 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.84, 591.84 and 297.92 is: 411.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.84 : 591.84 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.84/591.84 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.84x = 591.84 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.84x = 176,320.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,320.97/428.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.16

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