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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.29, 641.01 and 245.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.29, 641.01 and 245.63 is: 367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.29 : 641.01 = 245.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.29/641.01 = 245.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.29x = 641.01 × 245.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.29x = 157,453.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,453.81/428.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.64

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