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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.94, 643.42 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.94, 643.42 and 284.64 is: 426.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.94 : 643.42 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.94/643.42 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.94x = 643.42 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.94x = 183,143.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,143.07/428.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.97

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