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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.44, 643.54 and 331.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.44, 643.54 and 331.14 is: 497.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.44 : 643.54 = 331.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.44/643.54 = 331.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.44x = 643.54 × 331.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.44x = 213,101.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,101.84/428.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.39

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