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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.70, 643.05 and 374.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.70, 643.05 and 374.70 is: 562.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.70 : 643.05 = 374.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.70/643.05 = 374.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.70x = 643.05 × 374.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.70x = 240,950.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,950.84/428.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.05

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