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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.32, 641.82 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.32, 641.82 and 254.64 is: 381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.32 : 641.82 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.32/641.82 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.32x = 641.82 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.32x = 163,433.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,433.04/428.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.57

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