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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.07, 641.45 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.07, 641.45 and 254.39 is: 381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.07 : 641.45 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.07/641.45 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.07x = 641.45 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.07x = 163,177.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,177.19/428.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.20

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