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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.60, 642.97 and 212.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.60, 642.97 and 212.06 is: 318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.60 : 642.97 = 212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.60/642.97 = 212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.60x = 642.97 × 212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.60x = 136,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,348.22/428.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.12

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