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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.42, 642.75 and 211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.42, 642.75 and 211.85 is: 317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.42 : 642.75 = 211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.42/642.75 = 211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.42x = 642.75 × 211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.42x = 136,163.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,163.37/428.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.83

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