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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.24, 641.72 and 290.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.24, 641.72 and 290.81 is: 435.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.24 : 641.72 = 290.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.24/641.72 = 290.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.24x = 641.72 × 290.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.24x = 186,620.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,620.92/428.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.78

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