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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.91, 591.89 and 232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.91, 591.89 and 232.43 is: 320.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.91 : 591.89 = 232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.91/591.89 = 232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.91x = 591.89 × 232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.91x = 137,568.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,568.87/428.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.74

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