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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.20, 642.22 and 304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.20, 642.22 and 304.40 is: 456.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.20 : 642.22 = 304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.20/642.22 = 304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.20x = 642.22 × 304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.20x = 195,492.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,492.61/428.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.55

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