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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.47, 642.67 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.47, 642.67 and 120.33 is: 180.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.47 : 642.67 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.47/642.67 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.47x = 642.67 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.47x = 77,332.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,332.18/428.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.49

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