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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.47, 642.46 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.47, 642.46 and 135.91 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.47 : 642.46 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.47/642.46 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.47x = 642.46 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.47x = 87,316.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,316.06/428.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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