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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.66, 642.78 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.66, 642.78 and 246.23 is: 369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.66 : 642.78 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.66/642.78 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.66x = 642.78 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.66x = 158,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,268.51/428.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.22

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