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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.77, 641.94 and 298.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.77, 641.94 and 298.63 is: 447.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.77 : 641.94 = 298.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.77/641.94 = 298.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.77x = 641.94 × 298.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.77x = 191,702.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,702.54/428.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.10

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