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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.43, 639.33 and 207.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.43, 639.33 and 207.05 is: 310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.43 : 639.33 = 207.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.43/639.33 = 207.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.43x = 639.33 × 207.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.43x = 132,373.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,373.28/426.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.42

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