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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.95, 592.14 and 289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.95, 592.14 and 289.16 is: 399.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.95 : 592.14 = 289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.95/592.14 = 289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.95x = 592.14 × 289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.95x = 171,223.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,223.20/428.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.17

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