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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.91, 643.12 and 341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.91, 643.12 and 341.98 is: 512.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.91 : 643.12 = 341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.91/643.12 = 341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.91x = 643.12 × 341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.91x = 219,934.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,934.18/428.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.77

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