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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.97, 642.98 and 394.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.97, 642.98 and 394.37 is: 591.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.97 : 642.98 = 394.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.97/642.98 = 394.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.97x = 642.98 × 394.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.97x = 253,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,571.66/428.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.12

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