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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.40, 642.08 and 423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.40, 642.08 and 423.84 is: 635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.40 : 642.08 = 423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.40/642.08 = 423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.40x = 642.08 × 423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.40x = 272,139.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,139.19/428.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.25

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