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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.08, 641.64 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.08, 641.64 and 245.07 is: 367.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.08 : 641.64 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.08/641.64 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.08x = 641.64 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.08x = 157,246.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,246.71/428.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.33

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