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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.85, 643.29 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.85, 643.29 and 284.28 is: 426.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.85 : 643.29 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.85/643.29 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.85x = 643.29 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.85x = 182,874.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,874.48/428.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.43

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