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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.89, 591.46 and 271.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.89, 591.46 and 271.55 is: 374.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.89 : 591.46 = 271.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.89/591.46 = 271.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.89x = 591.46 × 271.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.89x = 160,610.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,610.96/428.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.48

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