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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.24, 640.44 and 254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.24, 640.44 and 254.42 is: 380.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.24 : 640.44 = 254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.24/640.44 = 254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.24x = 640.44 × 254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.24x = 162,940.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,940.74/428.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.49

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