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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.27, 641.45 and 297.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.27, 641.45 and 297.95 is: 446.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.27 : 641.45 = 297.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.27/641.45 = 297.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.27x = 641.45 × 297.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.27x = 191,117.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,117.57/428.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.26

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