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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.88, 643.33 and 246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.88, 643.33 and 246.19 is: 369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.88 : 643.33 = 246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.88/643.33 = 246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.88x = 643.33 × 246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.88x = 158,378.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,378.20/428.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.29

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