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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.51, 642.95 and 410.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.51, 642.95 and 410.06 is: 615.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.51 : 642.95 = 410.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.51/642.95 = 410.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.51x = 642.95 × 410.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.51x = 263,644.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,644.86/428.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.27

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