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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.08, 643.73 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.08, 643.73 and 212.49 is: 318.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.08 : 643.73 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.08/643.73 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.08x = 643.73 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.08x = 136,785.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,785.13/429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.79

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