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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.64, 643.29 and 282.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.64, 643.29 and 282.34 is: 423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.64 : 643.29 = 282.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.64/643.29 = 282.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.64x = 643.29 × 282.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.64x = 181,629.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,629.24/428.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.73

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