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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.02, 590.48 and 280.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.02, 590.48 and 280.64 is: 387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.02 : 590.48 = 280.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.02/590.48 = 280.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.02x = 590.48 × 280.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.02x = 165,712.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,712.38/428.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.16

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