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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.69, 591.66 and 262.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.69, 591.66 and 262.87 is: 362.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.69 : 591.66 = 262.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.69/591.66 = 262.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.69x = 591.66 × 262.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.69x = 155,529.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,529.66/428.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.80

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