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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.64, 642.60 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.64, 642.60 and 313.44 is: 469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.64 : 642.60 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.64/642.60 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.64x = 642.60 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.64x = 201,416.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,416.54/428.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.90

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