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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 642.78 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 642.78 and 209.16 is: 313.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 642.78 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/642.78 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 642.78 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 134,443.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,443.86/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.56

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