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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.28, 691.28 and 428.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.28, 691.28 and 428.32 is: 590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.28 : 691.28 = 428.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.28/691.28 = 428.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.28x = 691.28 × 428.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.28x = 296,089.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,089.05/501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.67

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