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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.13, 641.25 and 346.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.13, 641.25 and 346.11 is: 518.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.13 : 641.25 = 346.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.13/641.25 = 346.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.13x = 641.25 × 346.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.13x = 221,943.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,943.04/428.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.40

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