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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.34, 641.79 and 386.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.34, 641.79 and 386.85 is: 579.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.34 : 641.79 = 386.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.34/641.79 = 386.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.34x = 641.79 × 386.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.34x = 248,276.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,276.46/428.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.62

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