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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.56, 642.87 and 423.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.56, 642.87 and 423.23 is: 634.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.56 : 642.87 = 423.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.56/642.87 = 423.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.56x = 642.87 × 423.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.56x = 272,078.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,078.66/428.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.87

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