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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 641.66 and 336.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 641.66 and 336.69 is: 503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 641.66 = 336.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/641.66 = 336.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 641.66 × 336.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 216,038.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,038.82/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.87

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