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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428, 641.59 and 336.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428, 641.59 and 336.47 is: 504.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428 : 641.59 = 336.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428/641.59 = 336.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428x = 641.59 × 336.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428x = 215,875.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,875.79/428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.38

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