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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.81, 643.98 and 394.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.81, 643.98 and 394.51 is: 592.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.81 : 643.98 = 394.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.81/643.98 = 394.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.81x = 643.98 × 394.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.81x = 254,056.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,056.55/428.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.47

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