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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.86, 604.80 and 428.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.86, 604.80 and 428.54 is: 593.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.86 : 604.80 = 428.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.86/604.80 = 428.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.86x = 604.80 × 428.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.86x = 259,177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,177.97/436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.27

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