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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.61, 639.44 and 210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.61, 639.44 and 210.34 is: 315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.61 : 639.44 = 210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.61/639.44 = 210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.61x = 639.44 × 210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.61x = 134,498.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,498.76/426.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.27

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