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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.93, 643.29 and 291.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.93, 643.29 and 291.93 is: 437.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.93 : 643.29 = 291.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.93/643.29 = 291.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.93x = 643.29 × 291.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.93x = 187,795.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,795.65/428.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.83

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