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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 643.14 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 643.14 and 246.06 is: 369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 643.14 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/643.14 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 643.14 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 158,251.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,251.03/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.09

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