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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.44, 642.83 and 394.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.44, 642.83 and 394.39 is: 591.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.44 : 642.83 = 394.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.44/642.83 = 394.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.44x = 642.83 × 394.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.44x = 253,522.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,522.05/428.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.73

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