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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.86, 592.26 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.86, 592.26 and 355.96 is: 491.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.86 : 592.26 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.86/592.26 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.86x = 592.26 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.86x = 210,820.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,820.87/428.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.58

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