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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.88, 591.46 and 318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.88, 591.46 and 318.64 is: 439.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.88 : 591.46 = 318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.88/591.46 = 318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.88x = 591.46 × 318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.88x = 188,462.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,462.81/428.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.43

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