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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.62, 642.96 and 332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.62, 642.96 and 332.54 is: 498.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.62 : 642.96 = 332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.62/642.96 = 332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.62x = 642.96 × 332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.62x = 213,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,809.92/428.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.83

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