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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.92, 591.83 and 254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.92, 591.83 and 254.30 is: 350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.92 : 591.83 = 254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.92/591.83 = 254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.92x = 591.83 × 254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.92x = 150,501.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,501.10/428.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.89

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