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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.78, 642.36 and 332.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.78, 642.36 and 332.12 is: 497.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.78 : 642.36 = 332.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.78/642.36 = 332.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.78x = 642.36 × 332.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.78x = 213,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,340.60/428.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.55

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