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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.97, 643.01 and 245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.97, 643.01 and 245.98 is: 368.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.97 : 643.01 = 245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.97/643.01 = 245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.97x = 643.01 × 245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.97x = 158,167.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,167.17/428.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.71

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