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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.15, 643.12 and 363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.15, 643.12 and 363.29 is: 545.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.15 : 643.12 = 363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.15/643.12 = 363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.15x = 643.12 × 363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.15x = 233,634.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,634.94/428.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.68

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