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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.84, 643.14 and 292.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.84, 643.14 and 292.76 is: 439.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.84 : 643.14 = 292.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.84/643.14 = 292.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.84x = 643.14 × 292.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.84x = 188,285.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,285.67/428.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.06

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