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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.30, 641.34 and 392.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.30, 641.34 and 392.66 is: 587.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.30 : 641.34 = 392.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.30/641.34 = 392.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.30x = 641.34 × 392.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.30x = 251,828.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,828.56/428.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.97

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