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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.64, 642.12 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.64, 642.12 and 336.84 is: 504.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.64 : 642.12 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.64/642.12 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.64x = 642.12 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.64x = 216,291.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,291.70/428.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.60

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