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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 641.81 and 208.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 641.81 and 208.59 is: 312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 641.81 = 208.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/641.81 = 208.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 641.81 × 208.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 133,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,875.15/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.76

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