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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.67, 644.21 and 255.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.67, 644.21 and 255.37 is: 383.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.67 : 644.21 = 255.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.67/644.21 = 255.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.67x = 644.21 × 255.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.67x = 164,511.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,511.91/428.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.77

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