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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.59, 642.43 and 383.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.59, 642.43 and 383.03 is: 574.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.59 : 642.43 = 383.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.59/642.43 = 383.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.59x = 642.43 × 383.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.59x = 246,069.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,069.64/428.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.14

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