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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.70, 642.65 and 336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.70, 642.65 and 336.10 is: 503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.70 : 642.65 = 336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.70/642.65 = 336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.70x = 642.65 × 336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.70x = 215,994.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,994.67/428.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.84

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