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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.93, 642.70 and 387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.93, 642.70 and 387.92 is: 581.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.93 : 642.70 = 387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.93/642.70 = 387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.93x = 642.70 × 387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.93x = 249,316.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,316.18/428.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.26

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