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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.58, 642.51 and 245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.58, 642.51 and 245.91 is: 368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.58 : 642.51 = 245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.58/642.51 = 245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.58x = 642.51 × 245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.58x = 157,999.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,999.63/428.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.66

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