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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.97, 642.96 and 198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.97, 642.96 and 198.08 is: 296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.97 : 642.96 = 198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.97/642.96 = 198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.97x = 642.96 × 198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.97x = 127,354.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,354.30/428.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.88

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