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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.64, 642.96 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.64, 642.96 and 245.76 is: 368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.64 : 642.96 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.64/642.96 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.64x = 642.96 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.64x = 158,013.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,013.85/428.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.64

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