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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.31, 642.74 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.31, 642.74 and 246.06 is: 369.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.31 : 642.74 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.31/642.74 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.31x = 642.74 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.31x = 158,151.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,151.37/428.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.25

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