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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.31, 590.11 and 280.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.31, 590.11 and 280.69 is: 386.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.31 : 590.11 = 280.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.31/590.11 = 280.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.31x = 590.11 × 280.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.31x = 165,635.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,635.80/428.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.72

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