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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.21, 642.33 and 283.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.21, 642.33 and 283.85 is: 425.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.21 : 642.33 = 283.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.21/642.33 = 283.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.21x = 642.33 × 283.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.21x = 182,325.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,325.37/428.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.78

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