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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.75, 643.12 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.75, 643.12 and 104.12 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.75 : 643.12 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.75/643.12 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.75x = 643.12 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.75x = 66,960.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,960.59/428.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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