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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.87, 643.32 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.87, 643.32 and 246.30 is: 369.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.87 : 643.32 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.87/643.32 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.87x = 643.32 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.87x = 158,449.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,449.72/428.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.46

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