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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.85, 591.47 and 281.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.85, 591.47 and 281.63 is: 388.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.85 : 591.47 = 281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.85/591.47 = 281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.85x = 591.47 × 281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.85x = 166,576.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,576.82/428.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.43

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