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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.54, 639.79 and 209.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.54, 639.79 and 209.95 is: 314.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.54 : 639.79 = 209.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.54/639.79 = 209.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.54x = 639.79 × 209.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.54x = 134,323.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,323.91/426.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.92

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