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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.85, 643.27 and 331.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.85, 643.27 and 331.49 is: 497.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.85 : 643.27 = 331.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.85/643.27 = 331.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.85x = 643.27 × 331.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.85x = 213,237.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,237.57/428.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.23

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