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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.18, 642.15 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.18, 642.15 and 291.20 is: 436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.18 : 642.15 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.18/642.15 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.18x = 642.15 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.18x = 186,990.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,990.87/428.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.72

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