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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.33, 642.57 and 282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.33, 642.57 and 282.38 is: 423.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.33 : 642.57 = 282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.33/642.57 = 282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.33x = 642.57 × 282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.33x = 181,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,450.52/428.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.62

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