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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.63, 641.91 and 274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.63, 641.91 and 274.07 is: 410.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.63 : 641.91 = 274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.63/641.91 = 274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.63x = 641.91 × 274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.63x = 175,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,925.06/428.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.44

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