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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.59, 655.02 and 428.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.59, 655.02 and 428.49 is: 642.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.59 : 655.02 = 428.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.59/655.02 = 428.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.59x = 655.02 × 428.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.59x = 280,669.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,669.52/436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.87

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