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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.96, 643.14 and 383.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.96, 643.14 and 383.36 is: 574.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.96 : 643.14 = 383.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.96/643.14 = 383.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.96x = 643.14 × 383.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.96x = 246,554.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,554.15/428.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.77

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