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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.94, 643.58 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.94, 643.58 and 308.16 is: 462.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.94 : 643.58 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.94/643.58 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.94x = 643.58 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.94x = 198,325.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,325.61/428.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.36

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