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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.28, 642.44 and 284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.28, 642.44 and 284.12 is: 426.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.28 : 642.44 = 284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.28/642.44 = 284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.28x = 642.44 × 284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.28x = 182,530.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,530.05/428.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.19

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