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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.30, 641.40 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.30, 641.40 and 245.13 is: 367.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.30 : 641.40 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.30/641.40 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.30x = 641.40 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.30x = 157,226.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,226.38/428.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.10

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