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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.61, 591.07 and 279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.61, 591.07 and 279.16 is: 384.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.61 : 591.07 = 279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.61/591.07 = 279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.61x = 591.07 × 279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.61x = 165,003.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,003.10/428.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.97

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