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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.81, 642.79 and 282.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.81, 642.79 and 282.67 is: 423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.81 : 642.79 = 282.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.81/642.79 = 282.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.81x = 642.79 × 282.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.81x = 181,696.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,696.20/428.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.73

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