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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.54, 642.56 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.54, 642.56 and 209.10 is: 313.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.54 : 642.56 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.54/642.56 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.54x = 642.56 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.54x = 134,359.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,359.30/428.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.53

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