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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 643.34 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 643.34 and 393.12 is: 589.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 643.34 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/643.34 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 643.34 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 252,910.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,910.80/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.87

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