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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.11, 642.36 and 320.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.11, 642.36 and 320.11 is: 480.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.11 : 642.36 = 320.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.11/642.36 = 320.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.11x = 642.36 × 320.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.11x = 205,625.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,625.86/428.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.31

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