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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.96, 643.44 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.96, 643.44 and 332.48 is: 498.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.96 : 643.44 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.96/643.44 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.96x = 643.44 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.96x = 213,930.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,930.93/428.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.72

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