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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.97, 642.24 and 394.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.97, 642.24 and 394.95 is: 591.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.97 : 642.24 = 394.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.97/642.24 = 394.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.97x = 642.24 × 394.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.97x = 253,652.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,652.69/428.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.31

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