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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.85, 641.66 and 284.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.85, 641.66 and 284.85 is: 426.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.85 : 641.66 = 284.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.85/641.66 = 284.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.85x = 641.66 × 284.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.85x = 182,775.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,775.43/428.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.20

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