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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.31, 643.01 and 314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.31, 643.01 and 314.10 is: 471.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.31 : 643.01 = 314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.31/643.01 = 314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.31x = 643.01 × 314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.31x = 201,967.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,967.87/428.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.55

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