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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.54, 591.68 and 281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.54, 591.68 and 281.44 is: 388.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.54 : 591.68 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.54/591.68 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.54x = 591.68 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.54x = 166,522.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,522.42/428.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.58

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