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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.51, 642.45 and 254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.51, 642.45 and 254.76 is: 381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.51 : 642.45 = 254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.51/642.45 = 254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.51x = 642.45 × 254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.51x = 163,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,670.56/428.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.96

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