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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.31, 590.94 and 262.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.31, 590.94 and 262.46 is: 362.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.31 : 590.94 = 262.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.31/590.94 = 262.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.31x = 590.94 × 262.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.31x = 155,095.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,095.16/428.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.11

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