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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.35, 642.22 and 346.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.35, 642.22 and 346.19 is: 519.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.35 : 642.22 = 346.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.35/642.22 = 346.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.35x = 642.22 × 346.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.35x = 222,330.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,330.14/428.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.04

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