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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.44, 639.84 and 210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.44, 639.84 and 210.26 is: 315.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.44 : 639.84 = 210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.44/639.84 = 210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.44x = 639.84 × 210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.44x = 134,532.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,532.76/426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.48

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