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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.89, 591 and 310.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.89, 591 and 310.66 is: 428.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.89 : 591 = 310.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.89/591 = 310.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.89x = 591 × 310.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.89x = 183,598.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,598.58/428.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.08

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