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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 642.40 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 642.40 and 208.98 is: 313.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 642.40 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/642.40 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 642.40 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 134,248.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,248.23/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.63

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