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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.30, 643.28 and 409.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.30, 643.28 and 409.05 is: 614.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.30 : 643.28 = 409.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.30/643.28 = 409.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.30x = 643.28 × 409.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.30x = 263,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,131.64/428.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.37

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