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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.88, 590.76 and 297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.88, 590.76 and 297.66 is: 410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.88 : 590.76 = 297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.88/590.76 = 297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.88x = 590.76 × 297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.88x = 175,845.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,845.62/428.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.01

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