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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.83, 642.93 and 274.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.83, 642.93 and 274.93 is: 412.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.83 : 642.93 = 274.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.83/642.93 = 274.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.83x = 642.93 × 274.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.83x = 176,760.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,760.74/428.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.19

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