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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.40, 643.95 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.40, 643.95 and 404.10 is: 607.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.40 : 643.95 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.40/643.95 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.40x = 643.95 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.40x = 260,220.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,220.20/428.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.42

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