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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 641.52 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 641.52 and 335.88 is: 502.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 641.52 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/641.52 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 641.52 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 215,473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,473.74/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.55

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