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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.93, 641.76 and 388.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.93, 641.76 and 388.43 is: 581.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.93 : 641.76 = 388.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.93/641.76 = 388.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.93x = 641.76 × 388.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.93x = 249,278.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,278.84/428.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.16

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