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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.93, 643.72 and 297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.93, 643.72 and 297.08 is: 445.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.93 : 643.72 = 297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.93/643.72 = 297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.93x = 643.72 × 297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.93x = 191,239.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,239.64/428.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.85

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