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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.46, 638.78 and 417.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.46, 638.78 and 417.63 is: 622.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.46 : 638.78 = 417.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.46/638.78 = 417.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.46x = 638.78 × 417.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.46x = 266,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,771.60/428.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.63

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