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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.27, 642.80 and 401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.27, 642.80 and 401.74 is: 602.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.27 : 642.80 = 401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.27/642.80 = 401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.27x = 642.80 × 401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.27x = 258,237.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,237.87/428.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.99

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