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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.59, 643.80 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.59, 643.80 and 376.80 is: 566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.59 : 643.80 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.59/643.80 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.59x = 643.80 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.59x = 242,584.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,584.34/428.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.00

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