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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.06, 641.66 and 208.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.06, 641.66 and 208.58 is: 312.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.06 : 641.66 = 208.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.06/641.66 = 208.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.06x = 641.66 × 208.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.06x = 133,833.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,833.19/428.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.65

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