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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.64, 643.04 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.64, 643.04 and 258.72 is: 388.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.64 : 643.04 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.64/643.04 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.64x = 643.04 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.64x = 166,367.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,367.31/428.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.13

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