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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.34, 642.17 and 394.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.34, 642.17 and 394.17 is: 590.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.34 : 642.17 = 394.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.34/642.17 = 394.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.34x = 642.17 × 394.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.34x = 253,124.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,124.15/428.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.94

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