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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 643.41 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 643.41 and 246.51 is: 369.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 643.41 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/643.41 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 643.41 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 158,607.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,607.00/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.92

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