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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.28, 641.99 and 245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.28, 641.99 and 245.30 is: 367.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.28 : 641.99 = 245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.28/641.99 = 245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.28x = 641.99 × 245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.28x = 157,475.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,475.71/428.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.69

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