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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.46, 1,258.23 and 428.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.46, 1,258.23 and 428.01 is: 641.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.46 : 1,258.23 = 428.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.46/1,258.23 = 428.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.46x = 1,258.23 × 428.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.46x = 538,535.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,535.02/839.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.53

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