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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.48, 639.95 and 210.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.48, 639.95 and 210.07 is: 315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.48 : 639.95 = 210.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.48/639.95 = 210.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.48x = 639.95 × 210.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.48x = 134,434.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,434.30/426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.22

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