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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.92, 643.03 and 363.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.92, 643.03 and 363.98 is: 545.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.92 : 643.03 = 363.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.92/643.03 = 363.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.92x = 643.03 × 363.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.92x = 234,050.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,050.76/428.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.68

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