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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.97, 642.64 and 245.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.97, 642.64 and 245.81 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.97 : 642.64 = 245.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.97/642.64 = 245.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.97x = 642.64 × 245.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.97x = 157,967.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,967.34/428.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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