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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.58, 643.65 and 411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.58, 643.65 and 411.18 is: 617.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.58 : 643.65 = 411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.58/643.65 = 411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.58x = 643.65 × 411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.58x = 264,656.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,656.01/428.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.52

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