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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.81, 642.44 and 274.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.81, 642.44 and 274.37 is: 411.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.81 : 642.44 = 274.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.81/642.44 = 274.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.81x = 642.44 × 274.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.81x = 176,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,261.68/428.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.05

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