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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.54, 642.95 and 246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.54, 642.95 and 246.05 is: 369.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.54 : 642.95 = 246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.54/642.95 = 246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.54x = 642.95 × 246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.54x = 158,195.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,195.25/428.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.15

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