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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.31, 641.25 and 340.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.31, 641.25 and 340.83 is: 510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.31 : 641.25 = 340.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.31/641.25 = 340.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.31x = 641.25 × 340.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.31x = 218,557.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,557.24/428.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.28

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