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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.13, 640.76 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.13, 640.76 and 245.25 is: 367.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.13 : 640.76 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.13/640.76 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.13x = 640.76 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.13x = 157,145.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,145.16/428.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.05

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