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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.06, 641.75 and 336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.06, 641.75 and 336.53 is: 504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.06 : 641.75 = 336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.06/641.75 = 336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.06x = 641.75 × 336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.06x = 215,963.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,963.24/428.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.52

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