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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.20, 641.40 and 336.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.20, 641.40 and 336.46 is: 503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.20 : 641.40 = 336.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.20/641.40 = 336.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.20x = 641.40 × 336.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.20x = 215,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,805.44/428.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.98

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