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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.68, 642.48 and 274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.68, 642.48 and 274.24 is: 411.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.68 : 642.48 = 274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.68/642.48 = 274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.68x = 642.48 × 274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.68x = 176,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,193.72/428.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.01

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