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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.13, 641.62 and 292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.13, 641.62 and 292.05 is: 437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.13 : 641.62 = 292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.13/641.62 = 292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.13x = 641.62 × 292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.13x = 187,385.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,385.12/428.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.68

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