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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.84, 643.50 and 404.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.84, 643.50 and 404.36 is: 606.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.84 : 643.50 = 404.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.84/643.50 = 404.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.84x = 643.50 × 404.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.84x = 260,205.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,205.66/428.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.77

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