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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.55, 641.60 and 384.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.55, 641.60 and 384.03 is: 574.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.55 : 641.60 = 384.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.55/641.60 = 384.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.55x = 641.60 × 384.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.55x = 246,394.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,394.29/428.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.95

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