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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.49, 641.93 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.49, 641.93 and 245.84 is: 368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.49 : 641.93 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.49/641.93 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.49x = 641.93 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.49x = 157,807.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,807.63/428.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.29

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