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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.49, 643.79 and 274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.49, 643.79 and 274.48 is: 412.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.49 : 643.79 = 274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.49/643.79 = 274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.49x = 643.79 × 274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.49x = 176,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,706.56/428.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.39

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