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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.40, 641.97 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.40, 641.97 and 281.88 is: 422.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.40 : 641.97 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.40/641.97 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.40x = 641.97 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.40x = 180,958.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,958.50/428.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.41

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