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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.90, 642.06 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.90, 642.06 and 290.25 is: 434.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.90 : 642.06 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.90/642.06 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.90x = 642.06 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.90x = 186,357.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,357.92/428.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.51

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