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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.04, 639.30 and 209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.04, 639.30 and 209.68 is: 314.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.04 : 639.30 = 209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.04/639.30 = 209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.04x = 639.30 × 209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.04x = 134,048.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,048.42/426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.64

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