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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.72, 591.08 and 288.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.72, 591.08 and 288.63 is: 397.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.72 : 591.08 = 288.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.72/591.08 = 288.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.72x = 591.08 × 288.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.72x = 170,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,601.98/428.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.94

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