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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.97, 642.99 and 306.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.97, 642.99 and 306.86 is: 459.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.97 : 642.99 = 306.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.97/642.99 = 306.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.97x = 642.99 × 306.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.97x = 197,306.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,306.38/428.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.95

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