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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.56, 642.89 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.56, 642.89 and 197.46 is: 296.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.56 : 642.89 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.56/642.89 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.56x = 642.89 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.56x = 126,945.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,945.06/428.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.21

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