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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.59, 591.32 and 262.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.59, 591.32 and 262.63 is: 362.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.59 : 591.32 = 262.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.59/591.32 = 262.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.59x = 591.32 × 262.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.59x = 155,298.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,298.37/428.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.35

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