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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.54, 642.38 and 291.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.54, 642.38 and 291.65 is: 437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.54 : 642.38 = 291.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.54/642.38 = 291.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.54x = 642.38 × 291.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.54x = 187,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,350.71/428.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.18

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