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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.94, 642.96 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.94, 642.96 and 197.48 is: 296.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.94 : 642.96 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.94/642.96 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.94x = 642.96 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.94x = 126,970.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,970.75/428.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.01

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