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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.65, 643.01 and 377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.65, 643.01 and 377.65 is: 566.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.65 : 643.01 = 377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.65/643.01 = 377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.65x = 643.01 × 377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.65x = 242,831.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,831.64/428.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.51

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