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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.27, 641.95 and 291.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.27, 641.95 and 291.38 is: 436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.27 : 641.95 = 291.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.27/641.95 = 291.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.27x = 641.95 × 291.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.27x = 187,047.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,047.45/428.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.76

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