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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.37, 641.61 and 280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.37, 641.61 and 280.34 is: 419.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.37 : 641.61 = 280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.37/641.61 = 280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.37x = 641.61 × 280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.37x = 179,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,869.12/428.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.89

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