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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.63, 642.78 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.63, 642.78 and 233.43 is: 350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.63 : 642.78 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.63/642.78 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.63x = 642.78 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.63x = 150,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,041.72/428.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.05

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