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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 591.54 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 591.54 and 281.48 is: 388.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 591.54 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/591.54 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 591.54 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 166,506.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,506.68/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.34

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