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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.54, 643.01 and 212.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.54, 643.01 and 212.06 is: 318.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.54 : 643.01 = 212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.54/643.01 = 212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.54x = 643.01 × 212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.54x = 136,357.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,357.25/428.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.19

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