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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.88, 592.22 and 415.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.88, 592.22 and 415.12 is: 573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.88 : 592.22 = 415.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.88/592.22 = 415.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.88x = 592.22 × 415.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.88x = 245,842.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,842.37/428.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.22

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