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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.58, 642.42 and 311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.58, 642.42 and 311.16 is: 466.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.58 : 642.42 = 311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.58/642.42 = 311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.58x = 642.42 × 311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.58x = 199,893.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,893.85/428.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.42

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