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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.44, 642.06 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.44, 642.06 and 332.28 is: 497.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.44 : 642.06 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.44/642.06 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.44x = 642.06 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.44x = 213,343.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,343.70/428.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.95

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