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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.28, 641.97 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.28, 641.97 and 211.41 is: 316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.28 : 641.97 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.28/641.97 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.28x = 641.97 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.28x = 135,718.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,718.88/428.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.89

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