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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.10, 643.05 and 412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.10, 643.05 and 412.80 is: 620.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.10 : 643.05 = 412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.10/643.05 = 412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.10x = 643.05 × 412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.10x = 265,451.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,451.04/428.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.07

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