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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.70, 642.98 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.70, 642.98 and 120.48 is: 180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.70 : 642.98 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.70/642.98 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.70x = 642.98 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.70x = 77,465.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,465.63/428.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.70

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