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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.67, 643.34 and 329.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.67, 643.34 and 329.87 is: 495.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.67 : 643.34 = 329.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.67/643.34 = 329.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.67x = 643.34 × 329.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.67x = 212,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,221.00/428.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.07

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