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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.57, 639.90 and 210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.57, 639.90 and 210.09 is: 315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.57 : 639.90 = 210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.57/639.90 = 210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.57x = 639.90 × 210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.57x = 134,438.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,438.99/426.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.17

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