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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.72, 641.86 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.72, 641.86 and 422.64 is: 632.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.72 : 641.86 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.72/641.86 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.72x = 641.86 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.72x = 271,274.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,274.65/428.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.76

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