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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.40, 643.04 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.40, 643.04 and 379.96 is: 570.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.40 : 643.04 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.40/643.04 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.40x = 643.04 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.40x = 244,329.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,329.48/428.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.33

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