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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.95, 643.29 and 255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.95, 643.29 and 255.70 is: 383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.95 : 643.29 = 255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.95/643.29 = 255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.95x = 643.29 × 255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.95x = 164,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,489.25/428.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.47

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