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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 640.71 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 640.71 and 297.63 is: 445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 640.71 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/640.71 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 640.71 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 190,694.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,694.52/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.51

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