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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 643.12 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 643.12 and 172.44 is: 258.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 643.12 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/643.12 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 643.12 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 110,899.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,899.61/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.65

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