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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.48, 642.92 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.48, 642.92 and 313.04 is: 469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.48 : 642.92 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.48/642.92 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.48x = 642.92 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.48x = 201,259.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,259.68/428.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.71

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