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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.98, 639.72 and 381.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.98, 639.72 and 381.73 is: 569.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.98 : 639.72 = 381.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.98/639.72 = 381.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.98x = 639.72 × 381.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.98x = 244,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,203.65/428.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.27

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