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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.14, 641.67 and 417.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.14, 641.67 and 417.94 is: 626.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.14 : 641.67 = 417.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.14/641.67 = 417.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.14x = 641.67 × 417.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.14x = 268,179.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,179.56/428.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.38

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