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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.93, 643.04 and 172.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.93, 643.04 and 172.61 is: 258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.93 : 643.04 = 172.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.93/643.04 = 172.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.93x = 643.04 × 172.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.93x = 110,994.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,994.27/428.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.77

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