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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.60, 643.08 and 398.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.60, 643.08 and 398.64 is: 598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.60 : 643.08 = 398.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.60/643.08 = 398.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.60x = 643.08 × 398.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.60x = 256,357.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,357.41/428.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.13

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