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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.09, 641.96 and 208.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.09, 641.96 and 208.58 is: 312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.09 : 641.96 = 208.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.09/641.96 = 208.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.09x = 641.96 × 208.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.09x = 133,896.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,896.55/428.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.78

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