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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.73, 643.82 and 406.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.73, 643.82 and 406.81 is: 610.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.73 : 643.82 = 406.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.73/643.82 = 406.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.73x = 643.82 × 406.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.73x = 261,910.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,910.38/428.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.90

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