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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.02, 640.38 and 290.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.02, 640.38 and 290.41 is: 434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.02 : 640.38 = 290.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.02/640.38 = 290.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.02x = 640.38 × 290.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.02x = 185,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,972.76/428.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.50

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