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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.95, 644.28 and 255.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.95, 644.28 and 255.95 is: 384.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.95 : 644.28 = 255.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.95/644.28 = 255.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.95x = 644.28 × 255.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.95x = 164,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,905.72/428.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.44

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