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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.10, 641.96 and 245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.10, 641.96 and 245.46 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.10 : 641.96 = 245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.10/641.96 = 245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.10x = 641.96 × 245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.10x = 157,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,575.50/428.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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