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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.48, 591.95 and 281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.48, 591.95 and 281.46 is: 388.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.48 : 591.95 = 281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.48/591.95 = 281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.48x = 591.95 × 281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.48x = 166,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,610.25/428.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.84

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