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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.28, 831.36 and 428.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.28, 831.36 and 428.32 is: 590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.28 : 831.36 = 428.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.28/831.36 = 428.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.28x = 831.36 × 428.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.28x = 356,088.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,088.12/603.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.25

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