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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.27, 642.83 and 289.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.27, 642.83 and 289.42 is: 434.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.27 : 642.83 = 289.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.27/642.83 = 289.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.27x = 642.83 × 289.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.27x = 186,044.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,044.80/428.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.42

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