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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.80, 591.51 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.80, 591.51 and 260.64 is: 359.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.80 : 591.51 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.80/591.51 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.80x = 591.51 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.80x = 154,171.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,171.17/428.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.54

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