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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.90, 642.74 and 306.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.90, 642.74 and 306.59 is: 459.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.90 : 642.74 = 306.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.90/642.74 = 306.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.90x = 642.74 × 306.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.90x = 197,052.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,052.91/428.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.44

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