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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.28, 641.44 and 211.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.28, 641.44 and 211.38 is: 316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.28 : 641.44 = 211.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.28/641.44 = 211.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.28x = 641.44 × 211.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.28x = 135,587.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,587.59/428.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.59

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