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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.69, 642.53 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.69, 642.53 and 211.82 is: 317.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.69 : 642.53 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.69/642.53 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.69x = 642.53 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.69x = 136,098.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,098.02/428.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.47

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