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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.07, 642.24 and 421.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.07, 642.24 and 421.73 is: 632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.07 : 642.24 = 421.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.07/642.24 = 421.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.07x = 642.24 × 421.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.07x = 270,848.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,848.66/428.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.72

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