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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.62, 641.44 and 264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.62, 641.44 and 264.02 is: 395.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.62 : 641.44 = 264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.62/641.44 = 264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.62x = 641.44 × 264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.62x = 169,352.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,352.99/428.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.11

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