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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.24, 643.44 and 415.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.24, 643.44 and 415.28 is: 623.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.24 : 643.44 = 415.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.24/643.44 = 415.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.24x = 643.44 × 415.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.24x = 267,207.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,207.76/428.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.97

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