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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.31, 641.94 and 304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.31, 641.94 and 304.72 is: 456.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.31 : 641.94 = 304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.31/641.94 = 304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.31x = 641.94 × 304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.31x = 195,609.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,609.21/428.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.70

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