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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.06, 640.61 and 318.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.06, 640.61 and 318.03 is: 475.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.06 : 640.61 = 318.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.06/640.61 = 318.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.06x = 640.61 × 318.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.06x = 203,730.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,730.40/428.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.94

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