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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.59, 643.34 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.59, 643.34 and 212.32 is: 318.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.59 : 643.34 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.59/643.34 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.59x = 643.34 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.59x = 136,593.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,593.95/428.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.71

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