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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.58, 643.08 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.58, 643.08 and 197.40 is: 296.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.58 : 643.08 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.58/643.08 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.58x = 643.08 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.58x = 126,943.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,943.99/428.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.20

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