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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.25, 641.43 and 416.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.25, 641.43 and 416.73 is: 624.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.25 : 641.43 = 416.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.25/641.43 = 416.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.25x = 641.43 × 416.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.25x = 267,303.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,303.12/428.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.18

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