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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 642.33 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 642.33 and 281.43 is: 422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 642.33 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/642.33 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 642.33 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 180,770.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,770.93/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.32

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