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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.45, 641.93 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.45, 641.93 and 274.14 is: 410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.45 : 641.93 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.45/641.93 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.45x = 641.93 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.45x = 175,977.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,977.32/428.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.73

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