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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.13, 591.03 and 280.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.13, 591.03 and 280.98 is: 387.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.13 : 591.03 = 280.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.13/591.03 = 280.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.13x = 591.03 × 280.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.13x = 166,067.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,067.61/428.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.89

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