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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.51, 643.13 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.51, 643.13 and 331.28 is: 497.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.51 : 643.13 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.51/643.13 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.51x = 643.13 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.51x = 213,053.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,053.10/428.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.19

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