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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.14, 641.40 and 379.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.14, 641.40 and 379.54 is: 568.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.14 : 641.40 = 379.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.14/641.40 = 379.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.14x = 641.40 × 379.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.14x = 243,436.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,436.96/428.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.59

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