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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.88, 644.08 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.88, 644.08 and 332.40 is: 499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.88 : 644.08 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.88/644.08 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.88x = 644.08 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.88x = 214,092.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,092.19/428.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.19

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