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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.52, 642.80 and 212.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.52, 642.80 and 212.05 is: 318.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.52 : 642.80 = 212.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.52/642.80 = 212.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.52x = 642.80 × 212.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.52x = 136,305.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,305.74/428.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.08

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