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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.61, 642.18 and 306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.61, 642.18 and 306.27 is: 458.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.61 : 642.18 = 306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.61/642.18 = 306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.61x = 642.18 × 306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.61x = 196,680.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,680.47/428.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.88

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