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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.93, 642.92 and 282.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.93, 642.92 and 282.21 is: 423.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.93 : 642.92 = 282.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.93/642.92 = 282.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.93x = 642.92 × 282.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.93x = 181,437.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,437.04/428.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.00

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