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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.94, 591.32 and 304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.94, 591.32 and 304.88 is: 420.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.94 : 591.32 = 304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.94/591.32 = 304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.94x = 591.32 × 304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.94x = 180,281.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,281.64/428.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.30

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