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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.52, 642.87 and 382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.52, 642.87 and 382.59 is: 573.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.52 : 642.87 = 382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.52/642.87 = 382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.52x = 642.87 × 382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.52x = 245,955.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,955.63/428.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.97

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