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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.29, 641.08 and 297.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.29, 641.08 and 297.62 is: 445.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.29 : 641.08 = 297.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.29/641.08 = 297.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.29x = 641.08 × 297.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.29x = 190,798.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,798.23/428.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.49

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