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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.65, 642.88 and 120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.65, 642.88 and 120.53 is: 180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.65 : 642.88 = 120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.65/642.88 = 120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.65x = 642.88 × 120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.65x = 77,487.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,487.17/428.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.77

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