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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.96, 643.62 and 274.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.96, 643.62 and 274.97 is: 412.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.96 : 643.62 = 274.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.96/643.62 = 274.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.96x = 643.62 × 274.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.96x = 176,973.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,973.89/428.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.57

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