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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.02, 590.46 and 280.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.02, 590.46 and 280.51 is: 386.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.02 : 590.46 = 280.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.02/590.46 = 280.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.02x = 590.46 × 280.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.02x = 165,629.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,629.93/428.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.97

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