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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.30, 590.99 and 288.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.30, 590.99 and 288.71 is: 398.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.30 : 590.99 = 288.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.30/590.99 = 288.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.30x = 590.99 × 288.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.30x = 170,620.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,620.32/428.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.37

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