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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.41, 642.13 and 208.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.41, 642.13 and 208.99 is: 313.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.41 : 642.13 = 208.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.41/642.13 = 208.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.41x = 642.13 × 208.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.41x = 134,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,198.75/428.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.25

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