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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.20, 641.64 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.20, 641.64 and 245.68 is: 368.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.20 : 641.64 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.20/641.64 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.20x = 641.64 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.20x = 157,638.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,638.12/428.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.14

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