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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.48, 639.72 and 210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.48, 639.72 and 210.02 is: 315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.48 : 639.72 = 210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.48/639.72 = 210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.48x = 639.72 × 210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.48x = 134,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,350.80/426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.02

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