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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.46, 642.11 and 379.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.46, 642.11 and 379.59 is: 568.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.46 : 642.11 = 379.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.46/642.11 = 379.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.46x = 642.11 × 379.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.46x = 243,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,736.64/428.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.87

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