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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.68, 643.02 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.68, 643.02 and 415 is: 622.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.68 : 643.02 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.68/643.02 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.68x = 643.02 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.68x = 266,853.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,853.30/428.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.50

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