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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.11, 640.99 and 273.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.11, 640.99 and 273.19 is: 409.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.11 : 640.99 = 273.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.11/640.99 = 273.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.11x = 640.99 × 273.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.11x = 175,112.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,112.06/428.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.04

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