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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.36, 641.98 and 417.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.36, 641.98 and 417.63 is: 625.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.36 : 641.98 = 417.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.36/641.98 = 417.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.36x = 641.98 × 417.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.36x = 268,110.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,110.11/428.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.90

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