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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.93, 591.75 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.93, 591.75 and 303.08 is: 418.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.93 : 591.75 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.93/591.75 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.93x = 591.75 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.93x = 179,344.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,344.63/428.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.12

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