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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.37, 642.51 and 404.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.37, 642.51 and 404.61 is: 606.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.37 : 642.51 = 404.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.37/642.51 = 404.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.37x = 642.51 × 404.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.37x = 259,965.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,965.97/428.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.87

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