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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.49, 642.06 and 382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.49, 642.06 and 382.59 is: 573.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.49 : 642.06 = 382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.49/642.06 = 382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.49x = 642.06 × 382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.49x = 245,645.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,645.74/428.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.28

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