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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.73, 642.98 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.73, 642.98 and 120.60 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.73 : 642.98 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.73/642.98 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.73x = 642.98 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.73x = 77,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,542.79/428.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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