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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.70, 601.80 and 428.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.70, 601.80 and 428.70 is: 601.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.70 : 601.80 = 428.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.70/601.80 = 428.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.70x = 601.80 × 428.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.70x = 257,991.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,991.66/428.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.80

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