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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 643.62 and 412.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 643.62 and 412.92 is: 619.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 643.62 = 412.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/643.62 = 412.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 643.62 × 412.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 265,763.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,763.57/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.84

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