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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.25, 642.39 and 291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.25, 642.39 and 291.27 is: 436.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.25 : 642.39 = 291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.25/642.39 = 291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.25x = 642.39 × 291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.25x = 187,108.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,108.94/428.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.92

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