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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.88, 638.16 and 427.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.88, 638.16 and 427.44 is: 636.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.88 : 638.16 = 427.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.88/638.16 = 427.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.88x = 638.16 × 427.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.88x = 272,775.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,775.11/428.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.02

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