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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.18, 640.70 and 302.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.18, 640.70 and 302.73 is: 452.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.18 : 640.70 = 302.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.18/640.70 = 302.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.18x = 640.70 × 302.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.18x = 193,957.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,957.60/428.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.98

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