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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.47, 641.67 and 347.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.47, 641.67 and 347.47 is: 520.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.47 : 641.67 = 347.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.47/641.67 = 347.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.47x = 641.67 × 347.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.47x = 222,961.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,961.07/428.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.37

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