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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.91, 643.53 and 332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.91, 643.53 and 332.52 is: 498.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.91 : 643.53 = 332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.91/643.53 = 332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.91x = 643.53 × 332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.91x = 213,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,986.60/428.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.91

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