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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.86, 642.93 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.86, 642.93 and 291.52 is: 437.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.86 : 642.93 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.86/642.93 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.86x = 642.93 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.86x = 187,426.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,426.95/428.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.04

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