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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.58, 642.98 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.58, 642.98 and 197.28 is: 295.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.58 : 642.98 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.58/642.98 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.58x = 642.98 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.58x = 126,847.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,847.59/428.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.97

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