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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.46, 641.16 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.46, 641.16 and 383.40 is: 573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.46 : 641.16 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.46/641.16 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.46x = 641.16 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.46x = 245,820.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,820.74/428.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.73

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