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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.50, 641.89 and 274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.50, 641.89 and 274.05 is: 410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.50 : 641.89 = 274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.50/641.89 = 274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.50x = 641.89 × 274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.50x = 175,909.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,909.95/428.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.52

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