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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.69, 642.42 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.69, 642.42 and 212.02 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.69 : 642.42 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.69/642.42 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.69x = 642.42 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.69x = 136,202.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,202.68/428.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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