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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.97, 642.69 and 212.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.97, 642.69 and 212.07 is: 317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.97 : 642.69 = 212.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.97/642.69 = 212.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.97x = 642.69 × 212.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.97x = 136,295.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,295.27/428.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.73

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