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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.10, 642.38 and 404.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.10, 642.38 and 404.87 is: 607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.10 : 642.38 = 404.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.10/642.38 = 404.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.10x = 642.38 × 404.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.10x = 260,075.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,075.15/428.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.51

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