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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.82, 643.56 and 319.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.82, 643.56 and 319.38 is: 479.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.82 : 643.56 = 319.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.82/643.56 = 319.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.82x = 643.56 × 319.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.82x = 205,540.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,540.19/428.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.32

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