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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.19, 641.69 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.19, 641.69 and 245.20 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.19 : 641.69 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.19/641.69 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.19x = 641.69 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.19x = 157,337.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,337.95/428.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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