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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.46, 642.72 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.46, 642.72 and 246.06 is: 369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.46 : 642.72 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.46/642.72 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.46x = 642.72 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.46x = 158,147.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,147.68/428.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.11

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