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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.62, 642.95 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.62, 642.95 and 120.52 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.62 : 642.95 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.62/642.95 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.62x = 642.95 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.62x = 77,488.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,488.33/428.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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