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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.47, 591.23 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.47, 591.23 and 262.62 is: 362.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.47 : 591.23 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.47/591.23 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.47x = 591.23 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.47x = 155,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,269.48/428.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.38

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