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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.49, 642.69 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.49, 642.69 and 120.33 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.49 : 642.69 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.49/642.69 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.49x = 642.69 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.49x = 77,334.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,334.89/428.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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