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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.73, 642.80 and 212.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.73, 642.80 and 212.27 is: 318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.73 : 642.80 = 212.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.73/642.80 = 212.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.73x = 642.80 × 212.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.73x = 136,442.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,442.88/428.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.25

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