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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.93, 643.35 and 274.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.93, 643.35 and 274.69 is: 412.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.93 : 643.35 = 274.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.93/643.35 = 274.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.93x = 643.35 × 274.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.93x = 176,718.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,718.59/428.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.00

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