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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.58, 642.79 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.58, 642.79 and 120.45 is: 180.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.58 : 642.79 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.58/642.79 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.58x = 642.79 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.58x = 77,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,424.06/428.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.65

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