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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.40, 642.06 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.40, 642.06 and 212.04 is: 317.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.40 : 642.06 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.40/642.06 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.40x = 642.06 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.40x = 136,142.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,142.40/428.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.79

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