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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.27, 590.47 and 280.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.27, 590.47 and 280.67 is: 386.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.27 : 590.47 = 280.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.27/590.47 = 280.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.27x = 590.47 × 280.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.27x = 165,727.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,727.21/428.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.97

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