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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.46, 639.92 and 210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.46, 639.92 and 210.04 is: 315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.46 : 639.92 = 210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.46/639.92 = 210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.46x = 639.92 × 210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.46x = 134,408.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,408.80/426.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.17

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