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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.48, 641.92 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.48, 641.92 and 291.52 is: 436.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.48 : 641.92 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.48/641.92 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.48x = 641.92 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.48x = 187,132.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,132.52/428.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.74

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