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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.84, 642.59 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.84, 642.59 and 331.58 is: 496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.84 : 642.59 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.84/642.59 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.84x = 642.59 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.84x = 213,069.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,069.16/428.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.85

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