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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.95, 642.75 and 395.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.95, 642.75 and 395.07 is: 591.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.95 : 642.75 = 395.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.95/642.75 = 395.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.95x = 642.75 × 395.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.95x = 253,931.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,931.24/428.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.98

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