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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.62, 591.57 and 251.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.62, 591.57 and 251.59 is: 347.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.62 : 591.57 = 251.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.62/591.57 = 251.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.62x = 591.57 × 251.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.62x = 148,833.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,833.10/428.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.24

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