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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.32, 641.84 and 306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.32, 641.84 and 306.84 is: 459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.32 : 641.84 = 306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.32/641.84 = 306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.32x = 641.84 × 306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.32x = 196,942.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,942.19/428.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.80

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