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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.14, 642.30 and 416.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.14, 642.30 and 416.26 is: 624.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.14 : 642.30 = 416.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.14/642.30 = 416.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.14x = 642.30 × 416.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.14x = 267,363.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,363.80/428.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.48

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