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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.74, 642.53 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.74, 642.53 and 197.08 is: 295.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.74 : 642.53 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.74/642.53 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.74x = 642.53 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.74x = 126,632.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,632.31/428.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.36

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