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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.85, 642.46 and 245.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.85, 642.46 and 245.69 is: 368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.85 : 642.46 = 245.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.85/642.46 = 245.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.85x = 642.46 × 245.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.85x = 157,842.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,842.17/428.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.06

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