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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.13, 590.99 and 288.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.13, 590.99 and 288.65 is: 398.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.13 : 590.99 = 288.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.13/590.99 = 288.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.13x = 590.99 × 288.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.13x = 170,584.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,584.87/428.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.44

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