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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.97, 643.73 and 305.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.97, 643.73 and 305.67 is: 458.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.97 : 643.73 = 305.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.97/643.73 = 305.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.97x = 643.73 × 305.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.97x = 196,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,767.42/428.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.70

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