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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.44, 591.46 and 288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.44, 591.46 and 288.76 is: 398.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.44 : 591.46 = 288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.44/591.46 = 288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.44x = 591.46 × 288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.44x = 170,789.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,789.99/428.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.63

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