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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.64, 642.84 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.64, 642.84 and 254.64 is: 381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.64 : 642.84 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.64/642.84 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.64x = 642.84 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.64x = 163,692.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,692.78/428.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.89

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