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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.35, 591.19 and 280.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.35, 591.19 and 280.73 is: 387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.35 : 591.19 = 280.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.35/591.19 = 280.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.35x = 591.19 × 280.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.35x = 165,964.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,964.77/428.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.45

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