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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.96, 642.58 and 197.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.96, 642.58 and 197.53 is: 295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.96 : 642.58 = 197.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.96/642.58 = 197.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.96x = 642.58 × 197.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.96x = 126,928.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,928.33/428.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.90

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