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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.15, 641.94 and 263.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.15, 641.94 and 263.65 is: 395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.15 : 641.94 = 263.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.15/641.94 = 263.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.15x = 641.94 × 263.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.15x = 169,247.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,247.48/428.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.30

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