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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.79, 642.13 and 409.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.79, 642.13 and 409.05 is: 612.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.79 : 642.13 = 409.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.79/642.13 = 409.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.79x = 642.13 × 409.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.79x = 262,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,662.25/428.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.56

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