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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.46, 641.55 and 359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.46, 641.55 and 359.46 is: 538.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.46 : 641.55 = 359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.46/641.55 = 359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.46x = 641.55 × 359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.46x = 230,611.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,611.56/428.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.23

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