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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.10, 640.94 and 297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.10, 640.94 and 297.24 is: 445.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.10 : 640.94 = 297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.10/640.94 = 297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.10x = 640.94 × 297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.10x = 190,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,513.01/428.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.02

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