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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.11, 642.77 and 408.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.11, 642.77 and 408.54 is: 613.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.11 : 642.77 = 408.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.11/642.77 = 408.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.11x = 642.77 × 408.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.11x = 262,597.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,597.26/428.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.39

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