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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.96, 591.91 and 254.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.96, 591.91 and 254.31 is: 350.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.96 : 591.91 = 254.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.96/591.91 = 254.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.96x = 591.91 × 254.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.96x = 150,525.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,525.78/428.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.91

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