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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.77, 642.77 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.77, 642.77 and 274.74 is: 411.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.77 : 642.77 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.77/642.77 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.77x = 642.77 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.77x = 176,596.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,596.65/428.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.87

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