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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.98, 643.50 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.98, 643.50 and 212.50 is: 318.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.98 : 643.50 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.98/643.50 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.98x = 643.50 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.98x = 136,743.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,743.75/428.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.76

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