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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.02, 641.49 and 401.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.02, 641.49 and 401.02 is: 601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.02 : 641.49 = 401.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.02/641.49 = 401.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.02x = 641.49 × 401.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.02x = 257,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,250.32/428.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.02

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