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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.70, 643.73 and 246.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.70, 643.73 and 246.45 is: 370.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.70 : 643.73 = 246.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.70/643.73 = 246.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.70x = 643.73 × 246.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.70x = 158,646.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,646.03/428.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.06

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