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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.67, 591.62 and 262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.67, 591.62 and 262.82 is: 362.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.67 : 591.62 = 262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.67/591.62 = 262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.67x = 591.62 × 262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.67x = 155,489.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,489.73/428.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.73

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