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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.74, 643.28 and 255.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.74, 643.28 and 255.49 is: 383.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.74 : 643.28 = 255.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.74/643.28 = 255.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.74x = 643.28 × 255.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.74x = 164,348.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,348.72/428.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.33

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