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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.83, 591.60 and 262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.83, 591.60 and 262.98 is: 362.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.83 : 591.60 = 262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.83/591.60 = 262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.83x = 591.60 × 262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.83x = 155,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,579.95/428.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.80

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