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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.69, 643.55 and 306.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.69, 643.55 and 306.59 is: 460.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.69 : 643.55 = 306.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.69/643.55 = 306.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.69x = 643.55 × 306.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.69x = 197,301.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,301.24/428.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.24

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