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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.63, 639.54 and 207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.63, 639.54 and 207.12 is: 310.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.63 : 639.54 = 207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.63/639.54 = 207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.63x = 639.54 × 207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.63x = 132,461.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,461.52/426.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.48

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