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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.14, 642.21 and 331.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.14, 642.21 and 331.75 is: 497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.14 : 642.21 = 331.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.14/642.21 = 331.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.14x = 642.21 × 331.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.14x = 213,053.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,053.17/428.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.63

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