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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.52, 642.78 and 418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.52, 642.78 and 418.28 is: 627.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.52 : 642.78 = 418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.52/642.78 = 418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.52x = 642.78 × 418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.52x = 268,862.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,862.02/428.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.42

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