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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.64, 590.45 and 280.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.64, 590.45 and 280.53 is: 387.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.64 : 590.45 = 280.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.64/590.45 = 280.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.64x = 590.45 × 280.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.64x = 165,637.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,637.54/427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.33

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